302 REMEDIES SUITED TO THE DOG. 



Fever mixture : 



51.— Nitre, 1 drachm. 



Sweet spirit of nitre, 3 drachmB. 

 Mindererus' spirit, 1 ounce. 

 Camphor mixture, 6i ounces. 

 Mix, and give two tablespoonf uls every six hours. 



CLYSTERS. 



Clysters are extremely useful in the dog, which is liable to con- 

 stipation from want of exercise, and in that case is mechanically 

 bound. A pint of warm water, in which some yellow soap has been 

 dissolved, will generally have the desired effect. 

 Turpentine clyster in colic : 



53.— Spirit of turpentiue, I ounce. 

 Castor oil, 1 ounce. 

 Laudanum, 2 to 3 drachms. 

 Gruel, 1 pint. 

 Mix, and throw up, using only half or one third for a small dog. 



LOTIONS. 



Lotions, called Washes, are intended either to reduce the tem- 

 perature in inflammation of the surface to which they are applied, 

 or to brace the vessels of the part. 

 Cooling lotion for bruises: 



53.— Extract of lead, 1 drachm. 



Tincture of arnica, i to 1 drachm. 

 Water, i pint. 

 Mix, and apply by means of a bandage or sponge. 

 For severe stiffness from over-exercise : 

 54.— Tmcture of arnica, i drachm. 



Strong spirit of wine, whiskey, or brandy, 7i drachms. 

 Mix, and rub well into the back and limbs, before the fire. 

 Lotion for the eyes : 



55._Sulphate of zinc, 20 to 25 grams. 

 Water, ¥ pint. 

 Mix, and wash the eyes night and morning. 



