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ing about a good deal, an opiate such as morphin (gr. v 

 subcut.), chloral hydrate (Bj per os) or cannabis indica (5j 

 intravenously) are indicated. The bowels should be moved 

 by rectal infusions of water or by the use of arecalin (gr. j 

 subcut.) or pilocarpin (gr. iij subcut.). Aloes and salts are 

 also employed. The urine should be drawn only if necessary, 

 best by pressing the bladder with the hand, or, in case this 

 does not suffice, by the use of the catheter. The body should 

 be rubbed frequently. Hot applications over the loins and 

 croup are recommended. Blisters, however, are not indicated. 

 Bleeding is of no therapeutic value, but can do no harm. 

 The patient should be given plenty of water in which sul- 

 phuric acid (5 vj to a pailful) has been placed. The decubitus 

 should be fought off by frequently shifting the patient and 

 by the use of astringent strew powders, such as compound 

 alum powder, liberally applied. Heart weakness is com- 

 bated by using excitants such as oil of camphor (§ ss subcut.) 

 or caffein (5j subcut.). Alcohol and black coffee are also 

 indicated. For threatening paralyses which may become 

 sequelae use strychnin nitrate (gr. \ subcut.). 



The food should consist of bran mashes, green food and 

 small quantities of hay. 



Prophylaxis. — Horses accustomed to regular work should 

 be exercised when off duty and the food reduced. 



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