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this purpose the James's Powder, another preparation of antimony, is to be 

 preferred. 



Arnica, Tincture of. — This is applied externally as a stimulant in 

 sprains, bruises and rheumatic lameness ,and also for dispersing tumors. It 

 should be used as a lotion diluted with from ten to twenty parts of cold 

 water. 



Arsenic, Fowler's Solution of. — This is, I believe, the only way in 

 which arsenic is given to the dog. It is an alterative, and, as such, is of 

 great value in some cases of mange and other obstinate skin diseases. The 

 dose is from two to eight drops. It should always be given on a full stom- 

 ach, and it must be withheld for a week or so if it has produced redness of 

 the eyes, running of watery fluid from the nose, and a loathing of food. 

 I generally give it with a tonic to prevent this last result. Give each dose 

 in a teaspoonful of tincture of gentian or Peruvian bark, immediately after 

 a meal. 



Belladonna Deadly nightshade. This is a narcotic and sedative of 



very powerful action, and, like aconite, must be used with great caution. The 

 tincture is the most useful preparation of it. Dose, from two to six drops. 



Bonzoin, Tincture of (Friar's Balsam). — An excellent application to 

 cuts, tears, bites, &c. It should be applied as soon as the parts are cleaned 

 from dirt, &c, to stop bleeding and protect the exposed surface. The tinc- 

 ture is also given in chronic coughs. Dose, ten or fifteen drops on sugar. 



Bismuth — The subnitrate of bismuth has a soothing effect in. stomach 

 disorders, and in long-continued diarrhea is often most beneficial. Three 

 to ten grains of it may in such cases be given twice a day in chalk mixture. 



Bromide of Potassium — This is very useful in epileptic fits and to allay 

 excitement. It may be given in doses of from five to twenty grains, and 

 where a dog is subject to fits, continued for two or three weeks. It has, 

 however, a debilitating effect. 



Buckthorn (Syrup of). — This is a time-honored purgative for the dog, 

 and a very good one, although it has got into disrepute, as I believe, 

 through the rubbish that is too commonly sold under the name; or since it 

 became obsolete as a medicine for man druggists have been less careful in its 

 preparation. The syrup should be made from the fresh juice of the berries 

 of buckthorn (Rhamous catharticus), a shrub or tree which grows plenti- 

 fully in our woods and hedges. The average dose is one tablespoonful, and 

 to prevent griping a teaspoonful of syrup of white poppies should be added. 



Calomel Acts as an emetic and purgative; it is at all times an 



uncertain and unsafe medicine for the dog. Youatt and others say it should 

 never be given in larger doses than three grains. Country farriers and 

 others often give it in much larger doses — indeed, by the rule of thumb — ■ 

 and the consequence is the death or utter ruin of many valuable dogs. As 

 a remedy in the yellows and other affections of the liver, podophyllin, or 

 "vegetable calomel," is safer and more effective. 



Camphor — Calmative and antispasmodic. May be given in cases 

 of excitement and restlessness, and also in severe diarrhea. The dose is 

 from two to eight grains. 



Carren Oil A most useful application to scalds or burns. It is made 



by mixing equal parts of raw linseed oil and lime water. 



