COMMON MEDICINES AND THEIR ACTIONS 8l 



with a brush all over and under the hoof. A little 

 in the hair above will do no harm. Clean out the 

 hoof before applying. 



Physic Drench for Horses. — Aloes, 8 teaspoon- 

 fuls; common soda, i teaspoonful; ginger, i tea- 

 spoonful. Dissolve these in a pint of lukewarm 



READY FOR THE DRENCH 

 A simple device for giving drenches to horses. 



water and give as a drench. The horse should be 

 allowed rest the day following its use. 



Physic Drench for Cattle. — Epsom salts, i pound ; 

 ginger, i tablespoonful ; common soda, i tablespoon- 

 ful. Dissolve in a quart of lukewarm water and 

 give as a drench. It is a splendid general physic 

 for cows, and can be given at any time when they 

 are thought not to be thriving as they should. 



