478 THE IMPROVED ART OF FARRIERY. 



Nitre ----- 1 drachm. 



Tartar Emetic - - - 4 grains. 



Fox-glove, (powd.) - - 10 grains. 



When the cough is violent, an ounce of oxymel is 

 added, and a dessert-spoonful may be used every two 

 hours. 



Venemous Bites, &c. 



Dogs in hunting are sometimes apt to be bitten by 

 vipers ; there are many prescriptions in use, but their 

 effect is very uncertain : among the numerous ones 

 that might be set down, I know of none so easily pro- 

 cured or so good as sweet oil ; but it should be rubbed 

 in very speedily, otherwise a tablespoonful should be 

 poured down the animal's throat. Olive oil is prefer- 

 able to any other, and Mr. Beckford speaks in the 

 highest terms of it. The same remedy may be applied 

 to the bite of the slow-worm, &c. 



Poisons. 



Dogs seldom touch any thing injurious, unless it be 

 administered in their food, and of all poisons the most 

 destructive is crow-fig. When it is discovered that 

 the dog is suffering from the effects of poison, the 

 most speedy vomits should be given. 



Common salt will act as a powerful emetic v^hen 

 thrust down the throat of the animal. In cases of 

 mercurial poisons, use— - 



Ipecacuanha - - - 2 scruples. 



Liver of Sulphur - - - 2 scruples. 



When the vomiting has ceased, give a dose of cas- 

 tor oil. 



