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one ounce of bicarbonate of potassium may be given twice daily in the 
drinking water. When congestion is gvadually developed, as it sometimes 
is in hunters “summering,” and is dependent on dietic errors or want of 
proper exercise, it is of the first importance to restrict the amount of food, 
and attend to the sanitary conditions. In addition, salines, such as those 
above recommended, may be administered twice daily in the drinking water, 
and a full dose of aloes given. 
In order to prevent the recurrence of these affections of the liver, the 
diet should be restricted in amount, and regular exercise enjoined. 
Experience has abundantly proved that a hunter is all the better for his 
winter work, if “summered” on his ordinary food. The food, of course, 
should be given in smaller guantitzes, and the horse should be kept zz regular, 
though not exacting exercise. 
