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purge the animal in six or seven hours, then the foUo^ving 

 must be given : — 



Calomel ... 4 grains, 



Aloes ... 1 drachm, 



Laudanum, or powdered opium 1 grain ; 

 to be made into a ball with treacle, and lintseed-meal, or 

 simply with butter. The above quantity to be increased or 

 diminished, according to the size of the dog. Should it 

 not operate in three or four hours, a like quantity may 

 be given ; and when the bowels have been moved, they must 

 be kept open for three or four days. 



Should the hinder parts still continue semi-paralysed, the 

 following stimulant should be used for rubbing them, which 

 may be done three or four times daily : — 



Spirit of turpentine . 2 ounces. 



Hartshorn ... 2 ounces. 



Laudanum ... 2 drachms. 

 Sweet-oil . . . 1-J- ounce. 



It is not likely that the animal will suddenly recover tlie 

 use of the limbs ; it will, therefore, be necessary to per- 

 severe in the use of the warm bath, every day or two. The 

 animal must in the meantime be sparingly fed, with thin 

 oatmeal-porridge and milk, or other farinaceous food. 



If costiveness be the cause of inliammation, and the dog 

 exhibit a dull appearance, with a dislike to move from one 

 place to another, his belly be hot, and give pain to him when 

 touched, it will be necessary to use very active means to 

 clear out the bowels, as the inflammation will rather increase 

 than subside, while in this condition. The first thing to be 

 tried is an ounce and a half of castor-oil ; but if this does 

 not operate, then the following must be given : — 

 Calomel ... 5 grains, 



Aloes . . . . li drachm. 



