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NOTICES. 
On page 85 it is recommended to throw a large injection into 
the rectum with a Key’s tube, which on page 20 is represented as 
a tube for injecting the nostrils. 
On page 91 a dose for flatulent colic consists of solution of 
ammonia, 8 ozs.; oil of turpentine, 1 oz.; linseed oil, £ pint. 
Page 92 Magendie’s solution of opium (?) is recommended. Un¬ 
der the head of “ Staggers,” phrenitis, mad staggers, blind staggers, 
sleepy staggers, coma, stomach staggers, and brain fever, are 
given as synonyms, on page 103, and all are said to be “ sympto¬ 
matic of inflammation of the brain and its membranes.” 
On page 104 appears the following paragraph: “ Sunstroke 
or the effect of powerful sun and heat, especially on an animal in 
a plethoric state, may bring on affection, usually comatose of the 
brain.” 
On page 107 another paragraph reads: “ As topical relief, 
both in the comatose and also in the mad stages (if possible), 
cold wet clothes should be applied to the head, and a stream of 
cold water should be poured on them from above.” 
On page 112 the cause of tetanus is put down as “some ab¬ 
normal condition of the nerves and their peripheral centres.” 
The dose of belladonna extract is given as four drams on page 
114. 
On page 121 a purge consists of sulphate of iron, 1 oz.; alois, 
4 drams. 
In speaking of the effects of neurotomy it is stated : “ the usu¬ 
al result is that the hoof decays and falls off.” 
The temperature of acute glanders is put at from 106° to 109° 
This work has been published by Wm. Wood & Co., in Wood’s 
Library of Standard Medical Authors. 
NOTICES. 
Having received from the Secretary of the Michigan State 
Veterinary Medical Association an invitation to be present at the 
annual meeting of that body, and important engagements having 
prevented us from being present on that occasion, we hope Dr. 
