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this drench, follow up every two hours by drenching with the 
following : 
Laudanum 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 
Sweet Spirits of Nitre 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 
Ginger 1 dessertspoonful. 
Bicarbonate of Soda 1 dessertspoonful. 
Dissolve in a pint of warm water and give as a drench 
every two hours. Also give an injection every couple of 
hours, and have the belly and legs well hand-rubbed. 
In severe cases heat a half pail of salt well, put it in a 
grain bag, tie half way down, and place it over the small of 
his back; then cover him up with a blanket to keep the heat 
in. Change for more hot salt every hour, heat being a good 
thing to keep down the pain and prevent inflammation from 
setting in. 
In a case where the horse is but slightly affected allow 
him to stop work and give the following: 
Bitter Aloes 8 drams. 
Sweet Spirits of Nitre 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 
Bicarbonate of Soda 1 dessertspoonful. 
Ginger 1 dessertspoonful. 
Dissolve in a pint of warm water, give as a drench, and 
follow up with : 
Sweet Spirits of Nitre 1 ounce or 4 dessertspoonfuls. 
Bicarbonate Soda 1 dessertspoonful. 
Ginger 1 dessertspoonful. 
Dissolve in a pint of warm water and give as a drench 
every four hours wntil relieved. Blanket him well and allow 
him to stand in the stable for a few days, till the physic is 
worked off. When recovering, feed on soft food, such as 
bran mashes, and give him all the luke warm water he will 
drink. In all cases of stomach trouble, warm the drinking 
water, as it has a good effect on the stomach. In severe 
cases, which finally prove fatal, the following symptoms are 
noticed : The patient gradually gets worse, begins to bloat 
very badly and breathes very heavy. His ears begin to droop 
over, the pulse runs up to 90 or 100 beats per minute, and is 
so weak that you can hardly feel it. He does not lie down so 
often, but walks round in his box. His whole body trembles. 
His legs, ears and nose gradually become cold as death 
approaches. The inside of his mouth is cold and clammy and 
he strains as if trying to pass something, but nothing comes. 
He finally staggers, falls and dies. During the whole course 
of this disease, it will be noticed that he makes water in small 
