throw off the effects of the primary disease. It is well in cases 

 of this kind to give a good dose of castor oil a Boston should 

 have at least a teaspoon. This will thoroughly clean the dog 

 out and help to remove the inflamation that is the cause of 

 the trouble. The following mixture should then be given: Take 

 of prepared chalk 3 dr., powdered acacia, i dr.; of oil of cassia, 



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8 drops; of tincture of catechu, 3 dr.; tincture of opium, i oz.; 

 water to make 8 oz. The powders should first be well mixed 

 in a mortar, the oil of cassia added, then the other liquids. This 

 preparation will have to be well shaken before using. The diet 

 should also be looked to carefully. A little arrow root added 

 to the milk given is an old-time remedy and one which has 



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