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they were closely similar, but not so violent on the whole. In 
Case III the animal was purged, but neither so violently nor 
so frequently as in Case I. Pulse in Case II, 55; and in 
Case III, 59 per minute. In Case I the attacks of pain were 
frequent and severe. In Case II attacks are longer between, 
but equally severe when present. Case III much the same in 
this latter respect. 
Case 1, to have veratrum 2 T °, aquae 
Case 2, „ „ „ 
Case 3, „ bryonia 2 X °, aquae §ij. 
The time at which each animal received their potions of me- 
dicine was about three o’clock A.M. After its administration 
they were supplied with additional quantities of clean straw, 
and made as comfortable as the circumstances of the affair would 
allow. When opportunity offered, each animal was well wisped 
and cleaned, and also dry rugs were thrown over them. 
Four o’clock (or one hour after giving the medicine), every 
animal is decidedly improved , particularly Case l ; in which 
case the pain has nearly ceased ; the pulse is much firmer in 
its character, but not lower in the number of its beats per minute ; 
the abdomen is not so tense; and the purging is not half so 
frequent. In Case 2 the animal has not purged during the last 
half-hour; is nearly dry over the surface of the body; pulse 
softer and more firm; pains come on occasionally, but their 
violence appears destroyed. In Case 3 the purging continues, 
but is greatly improved in every other respect. 
Case 1 and 2 to have each veratrum £ in aquae §iv. 
Case 3, veratrum aquae §ij. 
From this time my patients progressed wonderfully; and at 
six o’clock I left them perfectly recovered, with the exception 
of the consequent debility. I directed that the owner should let 
me know further respecting them by four or five o’clock in the 
afternoon; — that the animals were to be fed upon boiled oats, 
boiled linseed, and bran, with occasionally portions of hay. In 
the evening, according to appointment, the owner waited upon 
me to say, that his horses he thought were as hearty and well as 
ever ; and to all appearance quite ready for work. I deemed 
it best, however, that every animal should have a few days’ 
rest, which he at once acceeded to, and I have not heard more 
of them since. 
Case VI. 
March 13 th, 1850. — Was requested about eight o’clock A.M. 
to attend upon a horse the property of Messrs. Carver & Co., 
carriers, &c., in this town. 
