| Powdered charcoal, | 8 ounces. |
| Powdered sulphur, | 2 ounces. |
| Fine salt, | 3 ounces. |
| Oatmeal, | 2 pounds. |
| Mandrake, (podophyllum peltatum,) | 1 ounce. |
After the ingredients are well mixed, divide the mass into fourteen parts, and give one night and morning.
Special Treatment with reference to the Symptoms.—Suppose the animal to be "off her feed," and the bowels are constipated; then give an aperient composed of
| Extract of butternut, | 2 drachms. |
| Powdered capsicum, | 1/3 of a tea-spoonful. |
| Thoroughwort tea, | 2 quarts. |
To be given at a dose, taking care to pour it down the throat in a gradual manner; for, if poured down too quick, it will fall into the paunch. If the rectum is suspected to be loaded with excrement, make use of the common soap-suds injection.
If the animal appears to walk about without any apparent object in view, there is reason to suppose that the brain is congested. This may be verified if the sclerotica (white of the eye) is of a deep red color. The following will be indicated:—
| Mandrake, (podophyllum peltatum,) | 1 table-spoonful. |
| Sulphur, | 1 table-spoonful. |
| Cream of tartar, | 1 tea-spoonful. |
| Hot water, | 2 quarts. |
To be given at a dose. At the same time apply cold water to the head, and rub the spine and legs (below the knees) with the following counter-irritant:—
| Powdered bloodroot or cayenne, | 1 ounce. |
| Powdered black pepper, | half an ounce. |
| Boiling vinegar, | 1 quart. |
Rub the mixture in while hot, with a piece of flannel.