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MANUAL OF MODERN FAKKIERY. 
Peruvian bark, powdered 
Prepared kali . 
Antimonial powder . 
^ ounce, 
2 drachms, 
Nitre, in powder 
Balsam of capiva 
^ ounce, 
1 ounce, 
i ounce. 
Let the above be well powdered together, and then given in 
three ounces of lintseed, boiled in half-a-gallon of water 
reduced to three pints. 
INFLAMMATION OF THE BOWELS. 
The intestines are subject to two different kinds of 
inflammation, namely, that of the mucous membrane or 
internal lining of the gut. The second is in the external 
coating of the bowels. These are very different in their 
characters, and consequently in the mode in which they 
must be treated. 
INFLAMMATION OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANE. 
Symptoms. —This is accompanied with violent purging, 
proceeding too often from over-doses of physic being ad¬ 
ministered to the horse, or from acid generated in the bowels 
by the food, or some other unknown cause. In addition to 
the purging, considerable pain attends this disease, which 
is indicated by the animal frequently looking round to his 
flanks, with a heaviness in his breathing, accompanied by a 
quick feeble pulse, with a hot mouth, ears, and legs. 
Causes. —Sudden exposure from a warm to a cold atmo 
sphere, and being allowed to drink plentifully of watei 
when over-heated, or having his belly and legs wetted with 
cold water when too warm, are all causes which induce this 
complaint, more especially in high-fed horses. 
Remedies. —When accompanied by excessive purging, with 
great pain, astringent medicines should not be administered. 
