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the stomach in balls without causing annoyance or dis- 
‘gust to the patient. The balls are wrapped in paper, 
dough, or gelatin capsules, and may weigh an ounce or 
two. The ball is held between the thumb and first two 
fingers. The tongue is seized at about its middle and 
gently drawn out to the side of the mouth, in such a way 
that the right hand may be inserted into the mouth and 
the ball placed far back on the tongue; the hand is now 
withdrawn, the tongue replaced and the halter or strap 
wrapped around the jaws until the ball is swallowed. 
8. Giving medicines in a 
drench.—The drench is usually 
employed for liquid medicines. 
It is best to dilute the medicines 
with.water, milk or oil that they 
may more readily reach the 
stomach and at the same time 
cause no injury to the structures 
through which they pass. In 
giving a drench use as much 
patience as possible. To horses 
it should be given slowly. If 
there is any disposition to 
cough, lower the head and then DRENCHING THE Horse | 
a het Simple way to hold up the head. 
proceed as betrore. Note the cloth hoop under nose 
band. 
9. Poultices and mustard plas- 
ters.—Poultices are made of a variety of things; bread, 
bran and linseed meal being most common. Any sub- 
stance that will hold water and retain heat will serve 
the purpose. Mustard and cold water are best for plas- 
ters. Mix toa thin paste. Ifthe part to which the plas- 
ter is to be applied is covered with thick, long hair, a 
very thin plaster will more quickly soak into the skin. 
This kind of plaster is most commonly applied to the 
