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already seriously reduced by the abundant exudations and 

 extravasations, and by the narcotic and devitalizing action of the 

 circulating toxins. 



With us the demand is usually met by laxatives and diuretics, 

 under the idea that these are less debilitating and that if the 

 morbid process can be arrested recovery is more prompt and 

 perfect. A purge of sulphate of soda is followed by full doses 

 of nitrate or acetate of potash, in combination with iodide of 

 potassium, or chlorate of potash ; or bicarbonate of soda asso- 

 ciated with hyposulphite of soda. These or other diuretics should 

 be pushed so as to produce free diuresis. Stimulating antiseptic 

 diuretics like ol. terebinth, may be added. Iodine solutions in- 

 jected into the trachea have been recommended as for the horse 

 (Huber, Heuberger, Rohr,) and the serum or silver preparations 

 or adrenalin may be tried. 



Locally astringents and antiseptics have given good results. 

 Solutions of alum or lead acetate with carbolic acid and iodine ; 

 frictions with soap liniment, with a mixture of aqua ammonia, 

 oil of turpentine and oil, or with mixtures of oils of origanum, 

 cajeput and peppermint, and iodine, or .simple painting with tinct- 

 of iodine may be cited. Fissures and open sores may be dressed 

 with mercuric chloride solutions (1:1000), lyUgol's solution, 

 phenic acid lotion, solution of creolin, lysol, or chloronaphtholeum, 

 camphorated spirit, or other antiseptic agent. The nose should 

 be injected, cleared of eschars, and if necessary propped open. 



An abundant, wholesome, easily digested diet, pure air, a dry 

 stall and protection against cold are essential. 



