A Compendious Dictionary of the Veterinary Art; Containing Concise Explanations of the Various Terms Used in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. Also, (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1830 edition. Excerpt: ... an adder), slow-worm, or eft; but niuch more frequently stung by hornets, wasps, a large, gold-coloured, longbodied, glittering fly, called a horse-stinger, or other poisonous insects which abound, during the summer months, in the sunny banks of pastures. In all injuries of this kind, he thinks copious bleeding should precede every other consideration; and considers the old and popular practice of applying unctuous compositions much less effectual than fomentations of warm vinegar, an aqueous solution of sal ammoniac, or a solution of sugar of lead in water, with the addition of a little camphorated spirit, giving, at the same time, small doses of nitre and gum arabic. However, it is certain that dogs, after having been bitten by vipers, so as to cause the whole body to swell to an enormous size, have been cured by applying salad oil to the injured part, and administering the same remedy internally. Adenology. That branch of anatomy which treats of the glands. See Glands. Adhesive Inflammation. See Inflammation. ./egyptiacum. (Linimentitm dSruginis.J A preparation of verdigris, vinegar, and honey. It is composed of five ounces of powdered verdigris, one pound of honey, and seven ounces of vinegar. The whole of these ingredients are to be boiled together until they become of a deep red colour, and of the consistence of honey. This is a good remedy for thrushes or diseased frogs. JEnvGo. (Subacetas Cupri.) Verdigris. This is a medicine that enters into the composition of several detergent ointments. Prepared verdigris is frequently used as an escharotic. See vol. ii. of White's Farriery. DEGREESETHEK, or Ether. Sulphuric aether is a very powerful stimulant and antispasmodic. It is extremely volatile, and must therefore be quickly administe