VETERINARY FIELD COMPANION. 
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Nitrate of Potash .—Refrigerant and Diuretic. Por fevers, rheumatism, and 
urinary disorders. 
Dose. 1 to 2 drachms daily. 
Carbonate of Ammonia.— Stimulant, antacid, anti-spasmodic. Por debility, 
indigestion, &c. 
Lose. \ to 1^ drachms daily. 
Spirits of Turpentine.— Anti-spasmodic, diuretic. Por colic, also thick urine. 
Lose. I to 1J ounces to 6 ounces water. 
Sulphate of Copper.- — Caustic , External Use. Por thrush, with Stockholm tar 
1 to 8 . Used alone for touching bad cracked heels, indolent sores. 
Checks too free granulations in wounds. 
Goulard’s Extract. — For external use. “ Poison .” Astringent and cooling. 
Por bruises, sore backs, weak eyes, &c. Mixed with water 1 to 6 . 
Table of Weights. 
(Grains) gr. 20 ...... make . (one scruple) 3i. 
(8 scruples) 3 iii. ... make . (one drachm) 3 i. 
(8 drachms) 3 viii. make . (one ounce) Ji. 
(16 ounces) ^xvi. ... make . (one pound) Tbb 
Measures for Fluids. 
60 (minims) t^i. make ... one fluid drachm. 
8 fluid drachms . make one fluid ounce. 
20 fluid ounces . one pint. 
In the Pield Companion are also Carried.— 1 pocket case of instruments, 
scales and weights, 2 graduated measures, needles and suture wires, 2 flannel and 
2 linen bandages, sponge, tow, pair of trimming scissors, and a packet of pins. 
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