286 DRUGS. "' 



Castor Oil Purgative. Dose, from a teaspoonful to a wineglassful. 



It is a mistake to give very large doses, as such are useless, the excess being 

 carried off by the bowels. 



Cayenne Pepper — Stimulant and stomachic. 



Chalk, prepared — Anticid in its effects; it is particularly useful in 

 diarrhea, for which it may be given alone if nothing better can be conven- 

 iently had. Dose, as much as will lie on a quarter. 



Chloral Hydrate — Antispasmodic and soporific. May be given in cases 

 of fits, also when the dog suffers great pain. Dose, from five to twenty 

 grains, according to size of dog, and the result it is desired to produce. The 

 larger dose would induce sleep. 



Chloroform. — Principally used as an anoesthetic in painful operations. 

 It also acts as an anodyne and antispasmodic in colic, etc. As such it is 

 generally given in the form of chloric ether, the dose of which is from ten 

 to thirty drops in water or other fluid. 



Uhinchoiia, or Peruvian Bark. — This is a well known medicine, and, 

 as a tonic, suits the dog admirably. It is especially useful after distemper 

 and other lowering diseases, and works wonders in getting dogs into high- 

 class condition for shows or work. The following preparation of the bark 

 is most convenient, being in concentrated form, and will keep good for 

 years: 



Concentrated Bark Tonic. — Take concentrated decoction of yellow cin- 

 chona bark, compound tincture of bark, equal parts; dose, one to two tea- 

 sponfuls twice daily in water, as a drench. 



Cod .Liver Oil. — This well known medicine is given to the dog in 

 cases of debility and emaciation supervening inflammatory attacks, and to 

 arrest the progress of chronic diseases of the respiratory organs. It is also 

 given in scrofulous affections. Excellent for ricketty and weakly dogs; 

 but it is injurious to give it to strong growing pups of the larger breeds, as 

 it makes fat, and the pups get so heavy the legs often give way. Dose, 

 from a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful. Large doses are a mistake. 



Copper, Sulphate of (Blue Stone). — Externally applied, it is a mild 

 caustic; internally administered, astringent and tonic; dose from % to 2 

 grains, but is apt to cause vomiting. In applying it to proud flesh in sores, 

 choose a crystal with a smooth surface, which wet and rub on the part, or 

 scrape a little into fine powder and dust over the sore. 



Cream of Tartar — A cooling laxative and diuretic. Dose, ten to 

 twenty grains, given daily. 



Dandelion. — Given in jaundice, and other liver affections. The extract 

 is the most convenient form, or the decoction made as follows may be 

 given: Fresh dandelion roots, sliced, 6 ounces; water, iy 2 pints; boil 

 slowly down to half a pint. Dose, half a wineglass. 



Digitalis — See Foxglove. 



Idpsom Salts — Purgative. Dose, one to three drams. A convenient 

 form for giving this salts is the ordinary black draught of the shops. 



