478 woiriTDS and iJirjUEiES. 



Aloes. — Where the condition of the patient is high, or 

 where the system is in a gross state, a purgative will prove 

 highly beneficial ; but if the animal be feeble, or suffering from 

 excessive loss of blood, a purgative is to be avoided. 



The best purgative is Barbadoes Aloes, the dose of which 

 wiU depend upon the size and breed of the patient ; 6 drachms 

 by weight, however, will sufB.ce for a large sized horse. Aloes 

 is best given in the form of a ball. 



Aromatic Spirit of Ammonia is radicated in cases where the 

 pulse is feeble and easily compressed, and where the vital 

 powers are depressed. Sometimes it proves of essential service 

 if given to the animal while under the excitement arising from 

 the injury. Horses of a very exciteable nature will on some 

 occasions, after receiving an injury, tremble severely and 

 breathe rapidly for hours afterwards. A diffusible stimulant 

 given to the patient upon such occasions vdll be found of valine. 

 !Prom 4 to 6 drachms of the remedy may be given for a dose in 

 a pint of cold water. The Ammonia may either be given alone 

 or in alternation with Arnica, in 2-draehm doses of the 1st 

 dilution. 



J^ux Vomica. — Should the admiaistration of a purgative be 

 deemed necessary, Nux Vomica is a remedy to resort to after 

 the action of the purgative has subsided. It will assist in 

 keeping the bowels in a well-regulated condition. Give the 

 remedy in 2-drachm doses of the 1st dilution, mixed with 5 or 

 6 ounces of water : repeat it every eight or ten hours. 



Bhus Toxicodendron. — This is a valuable remedy to apply, 

 either as a lotion or to give internally. Used as a lotion, it is 

 good for wounds and injuries of the tendons and ligamentous 

 structures. Mix it as foUows, and apply the lotion warm to 

 the wound : — 



Ehus Toxicodendron . . . . 1 ounce. 

 Water (soft) 1 pint. 



