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INFLUENZA. 
Eight , P.M. — Not so well ; looks occasionally at her sides ; props 
with her fore legs; is disinclined to urinate; respiration increased; 
bowels do not act properly : there is a decided derangement of all 
the secretions; drank a little hay tea; has not eaten any thing. 
Fore shoes to be taken off, and feet put into warm water; after- 
wards to be again bandaged. Give as follows : — Calomel 3ij, 
hydr. potass. 3j, nit. potass. 3j, antim. tart. 3ij, zingib. & resin aa3j, 
spt. sether. nit. §ss, acacise q. s., ut ft. pil. 
8 th y Eight , A.M. — Worse in every respect. Bowels obstinate ; 
pulse quick, but weak ; flank and nostrils heave more, particularly 
if the least excited; looks oftener at her sides; back and abdomi- 
nal muscles drawn tense ; moves stiff from her head to her tail, with 
that anxious look as if tetanus might appear ; legs become cold. 
Rub in a stimulating liniment extensively over the loins, and then 
apply a fresh sheep-skin. Repeat the ball every eight hours. 
Eight , P.M. — About the same; has drunk some hay tea; would 
eat dry hay, but is not allowed to have it. 
9/A, Eight, A.M. — A slight improvement; more cheerful ; pulse 
firmer, better to count. The sheep-skin is beginning to act. Alto- 
gether she seems more comfortable, and in less pain. 
Eight, P.M. — During the day she has eaten four new potatoes, 
with a little mash ; skin feels more supple : medicine continued. 
10/A. — Decidedly improved since yesterday; recognises the 
groom as if for food. Drinks freely, and picks a little scalded hay. 
She is disposed to perspire. Remove the sheep-skin, cleanse the 
loins, and apply a double blanket. Continue the medicine thrice 
a day, as before. 
11/A. — Great improvement ; has been down for the first time 
during her illness ; moved to the door ; very weak; her legs tremble 
under her; great prostration of strength; perspires very much. 
Give the medicine twice a-day. 
12/A to 15th. — Mending, but still sweats very much, lying 
down frequently. I gave of sulph. ferri 3j, iodid. potass. 3j, nit. 
potass. 3ij, zingib. et resin aa 3j, made into aball with spt. sether. 
nit., and a little slow walking exercise. 
20/A. — Discharged, well, rapidly recovering flesh. 
7o the Editor of “ The Veterinarian” 
Veterinary Infirmary, W. Ruford, August 12th, 1850. 
Sir, — I have been highly gratified at perusing the contribution 
of Mr. Gabriel, in your last month’s Veterinarian ; also with 
ihe Editorial remarks. I do think it of vital importance to discri- 
minate when to draw blood and when to abstain from so doing. 
