68 PRIVATE PRESCRIPTIONS 
HOW TO KNOW WHEN THEY ARE PRESENT. 
A horse suffering from worms generally presents a ‘‘pot 
gutted’’ appearance, has a 
ravenous appetite usually, 
and a very. diy, ‘staring 
coat; he is in poor condition, 
hide bound, and is particu- 
larly fond of "sale er 
will be switching of the tail 
-nd frequent evacuations with 
some straining, and the af- 
flicted animal will oft:n rub his rump against the fence or 
stall, and will sometimes pass worms in his dung. 
WHAT TO DO. 
In case of worms, the following has always proven ef- | 
fectual with the writer: | 
PRESCRIPTION. : 
Iron, Sulphate cf... .. . . .edieeeinae : 
Tartar Hmetic. . ... .°. 2). . 2 neeeeeianen 
sage (pulverized) . .. . . . . 3)tdteeime 
Mix and give at a dose 3 times a day for 4 days, and then 
give this: 
PRESCRIPTION. 
Turpentine... & + 4.4). 2 eee 
Linseed'Oil . 50>. 4. 2... 
Mix and give at one dose, and follow with a good tonic for 
several days. 
