A complete system of farriery, and veterinary medicine : containing a compendium of the veterinary art ... the anatomy and physiology of the foot, and the principles and practice of shoeing : with observations on stable management ... / by James White ... ; newly arranged by the publishers, in which are introduced ... treatises upon the glanders, farcy, staggers ... by the same author.

  • White, James, -1825.
Date:
1818
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Credit: A complete system of farriery, and veterinary medicine : containing a compendium of the veterinary art ... the anatomy and physiology of the foot, and the principles and practice of shoeing : with observations on stable management ... / by James White ... ; newly arranged by the publishers, in which are introduced ... treatises upon the glanders, farcy, staggers ... by the same author. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    2a ed.* After the operation of the laxative, the fevew powder is to be given once in twelve hours, and con- tinued until its diarctic effect becomes considerable. Warm water and mashes are to be frequently offered in small quantities ; warm clothing, frequent hand- rubbing, and a liberal allowance of litter are also ne- cessary ; and when the fever runs high, it is advisea- ble to insert rowels about the chest and belly, in or- der to prevent internal inflammation from taking place. When the disease appears to be going off, the horse, looking more lively, and the appetite returning, let him be led out for a short time in some warm situa- tion, and give now and then a mait mash for the pur- • of recovering his strength. FEVER-POWDER. No. 1. Powdered nitre, - - - 1 oz. Camphor and tartarised antimony,') ^ , of each 5 Mix for one dose. No. 2. Powdered nitre, 1 oz. Unwashed calx of antimony, - 3 dr. Mix for one dose. No. 3. Antimonial powder, - . *- 8 dr. Camphor, - 1 dr. Mix for one dose. * I have lately fount! the following d^'ink a very useful laxative on these occasions:— Take of Uarbadoes aloes powdered, 3 drams. Prepared kali, ..... 1 dram and {. Castor oil, - - - - - • 4 oz. to 6 oz\ Simple mint water and pure water, of each, ■ 4 oz. Mix for one dose% 3