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and a single drachm more in twelve hours thereafter. These 
to be given in solution, or in a ball ; and if the soil does 
not indicate a healthy colour, another drachm may be given 
when twelve hours have again elapsed. Should these prove 
ineffectual, then recourse must be had to back-raking, and 
injections of gruel given at the same time. 
Should debility not extend to the hind legs, although 
the other febrile symptoms continue, moderate bleeding with 
clysters will be found of service. If the inner surface of 
the eyelid is red, bleeding will then be indispensable ; and 
if not removed at the first operation, then recourse must 
be had to it a second time, but of course in moderate 
quantity. This should be followed by a laxative draught, 
which ought to be repeated twice, viz.:— 
Socotrine aloes, powdered 2^ drachms, 
Prepared kali 1 drachm, 
Mint-water . \ pint, 
Water ... 1 pint. 
Repeat in twelve hours. When the purging has subsided, 
give the following distemper-ball :— 
Crude sal ammoniac 
Nitre . 
Soap . 
Camphor 
1 ounce, 
. 1 ounce, 
4 drachms, 
2 drachms; 
to be formed into two balls, with a teaspoonful of lintseed- 
oil and a solution of gum-arabic. A ball to be given 
morning and evening for three or four days. At this stage 
of the complaint it is necessary that urine should be voided 
in quantity, and exhibit a clear and healthy appearance. 
The food should be of a restorative character when the 
symptoms of disease have subsided. Gruel and bran- 
mashes in small quantities, and given frequently, will be 
