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TETANUS IN A MARE. 
gallon .of tepid water, was injected, and the following drench 
administered directly afterwards. 
5c Oleum Lini, Oiss; 
01. Crotonis, gtt. xsx. JFiat baust. 
Directions were given for the animal to be well clothed 
and to be kept perfectly quiet in a loose-box. A sloppy 
bran mash was placed in the manger and linseed tea within 
her reach. 
18 th.—The mare was much the same this morning, and, 
as the medicine had not acted— 
01. Lini, Oj; 
01. Crotonis, gtt. xx; 
Ext. Belladounse, 5ij, 
was administered. Saponaceous enema were thrown up, the 
hydrocyanic acid not having the desired effect. 
Node .—Not quite so well; has refused her food during the 
latter part of the day. The muscles are more rigid and the 
jaws more firmly closed. The medicine has not yet acted. 
The faeces are small in quantity, and quite hard. 
Repeat enema, and mix Pulv. Crotonis Tiglii Sen., 5j, with 
her drinking water. 
19 th.—Much better this morning. The joints and muscles 
are more relaxed, but the bowels are not yet open. 
5c 01. Lini, Oj; 
Aloes Bab., ; 
Ext. Belladonnse, 5'j- 
The belladonna and aloes to be dissolved in the oil by the 
means of the water-bath. 
Ordered also a tobacco smoke enema to be exhibited, and 
her diet to be continued as before, with the addition of some 
finely sliced carrots, as her appetite seems to have improved. 
Node .—Repeat tobacco enema. 
20th.—Not so well. Refuses food. Jaws quite closed. 
The medicine has not acted even yet. Give Pulv. Crotonis 
Tig. Sen., 5j mixed with her drinking water, as before, and 
throw up tobacco enema three times during the day. 
Node .—Muscles more rigid; jaws firmly closed. The 
mare is evidently much worse. No medicine was given, 
and I contented myself by ordering her to be kept perfectly 
quiet. 
21st.—On going to hospital this morning, I found the 
mare down, and in strong convulsions. There being no 
chance of recovery I had her shot, without delay, for 
humanity’s sake. 
