CARBOLIC ACID, 
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stantly antiseptic by the free use of carbolic acid. I think 
this sufficient to show that the mere inhalation of air im¬ 
pregnated with the odour of carbolic acid is of but little use, 
and that if the acid is to produce any effect upon the dis¬ 
ease germs, it will only be by its internal administration. 
I have found difficulty in giving a drachm dose in draught, 
for when diluted with one pint and a half of water it pro¬ 
duces cough. I have invariably observed the dose prescribed 
in common mass and given it that way. I have tried carbolic 
acid in four cases of farcy, but have not noticed any marked 
benefit from it. 
On August 9th a bay mare six years old, fifteen hands two 
inches, condition good, showing symptoms of farcy, was 
placed under my care. There was a beaded line extending 
from the anterior part of the chest and running along the 
abdomen. Gave aloes 5iij, and carbolic acid 5ij. The acid 
to be repeated at midday and evening. 
10th, 11th, 12th.—Bowels acting to aloes. 5ij of acid three 
times dailv. 
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13th.—Gave 5iv of acid three times daily. 
14th, 15th, 16th.—Same. 
17th.—Patient improved in condition. 
The indurated lymphatics became less visible and gradually 
disappeared. Animal feeding well. 
18th, 19th, 20th.—Same. 
21st. —Gave ^v of acid three times dailv, and continued 
to 31st. . 
September 1st.*—Suspicious spots on the septum nasi. No 
glandular enlargement. Mare still improving in condition, 
Acid continued. 
2nd.—Spots on septum more marked; acid continued. 
3rd. —Distinct pustules seen on septum ; no glandular en¬ 
largement ; little discharge from nostrils. Acid continued. 
4th—9th.—Gave 3ij of the acid three times daily. The 
patient remained with me till the 10th, and there was then 
discharge from the nostrils, and some of the pustules had 
broken, forming ulcers. Being afraid to detain her longer she 
was destroyed. 1 made no post-mortem, for I considered the 
case a confirmed one of glanders, though, of course, an indi¬ 
vidual instance can afford but little evidence of the antiseptic 
treatment. I shall give it further trial in zymotic diseases, 
and leave my professional brethren to draw their own con¬ 
clusions from the facts. But although the acid did not bring 
about the desired result in this case, there are many other 
uses to which the acid may be used with the greatest possible 
benefit. The following is one instance. There came under my 
