Important: Safety Warning
This page presents medical treatment from an era before modern medicine. The remedies described are ineffective against the conditions named, and some of the ingredients or doses are harmful. Do not use them to treat any illness; consult a qualified medical professional.
This information has been left in for historical purposes but should not be acted upon.
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Medicines for Horses, Cattle, and Dogs
HORSES.
Cathartic Ball-Cape Aloes, 6 to 10 drs.; Castile Soap, I dr.; Spirits of Wine I dr. Sirup to form a ball. If Calomel is required, add from 20 to 5° grains. During its operation feed upon mashes, and give plenty of water. CATTLE.
Cathartic. Cape Aloes, 4 drs. to 1 oz.
Epsom Salts, 4 to 6 ozs.; Ginger, 3 drs.; mix, and give in a quart of gruel. For calves, one-third will be sufficient.