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minutes, then depress it to allow the fluid to flow out again. 

 Repeat this two or three times. To stimulate the functions 

 of the stomach, stomachic tonics are indicated : 



For Dog. 



H Ferri et quinnse citratis 4.0 



Pepsini 1.0 



Sacchari albae 2.0 



Misce et fiat pulv. No. XX. 



Sig. Give a powder every twelve hours. 



For Cats. 

 One-half the above dose. 



or 



For Dog. 



J$ Tincturse nucis vomicse . . . 7.0 



Tincturse gentianse 10.0 



Aqua communis 60.0 



Misce et fiat solutio. 



Sig. Give teaspoonful twice daily. 



For Cats. 



T$ Tinctura? nucis vomica3 1.0 



Syrupi auranti 60.0 



Misce et fiat solutio. 



Sig. Give teaspoonful once daily. 



or 



I^ Acidi hydrochlorici 2.5 



Tinctura gentianse comp 10.0 



Aqua 150.0 



Misce et fiat solutio. 



Sig. Give teaspoonful three times a day. 



Vomiting is often present in these cases but it is usually 

 stopped by the removal of the irritating material through 

 irrigation of the stomach (lavage), but if it persists it may 

 be controlled by using sedatives. 



For Dog. 



}\ Bismuth! subnitratis 



Opii pulvorati 



Sacchari alb* ' <> 



Misce et fiat pulv. No. VI. 



Sig. Give one powder every four to six hours until vomiting is reduced. 

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