430 The Care of Animals 



i or j is placed after the symbol, one for each measure 

 to be used. Three ounces would be written Siij. 



A minim is about equal to a drop, depending, of 

 course, on the fluidity of the drug and its manner of 

 dropping. A drop may also be estimated to equal one 

 grain. A teaspoon holds about a fluid dram, a dessert 

 spoon about two drams, and a tablespoon half a fluid 

 ounce. A good -sized tumbler holds about half a pint, 

 or eight ounces. Teacups hold from six to eight 

 ounces. 



Acetic Acid (see Vinegar). Pure acetic acid is used 

 to remove warts. Soak warts well with it. 



Aconite Tincture. Horses, 10 to 20 drops ; cattle, 

 20 to 30 drops ; sheep, 10 drops ; dogs and pigs, 1 to 5 

 drops. Good for fevers and inflammations, but should 

 not be given when heart action is weak. Applied 

 externally, it relieves pain, but should be used in small 

 amounts. Poisonous. 



Alcohol, Whiskey, Brandy. Doses from 1 dram to 

 4 ounces, depending on size and age. Should be largely 

 diluted with water. Good for chills, depression and 

 collapse, or when the animal is very weak. 



Aloes. Horses, 5 to 8 drams; cattle, 1 to 1% ounces. 

 Give as a ball. In small doses, 1 dram, it is a bitter 

 tonic for horses and cattle. 



Alum. Horses, 1 dram ; cattle, 3 drams ; sheep, 

 X dram; pigs, % dram. Used for diarrhea. In solu- 

 tion, used for sore mouth. 



Alum, Burnt. Dusted on old sores and proud flesh. 



Ammonia Water. Horses, X ounce ; cattle, 1 ounce; 

 sheep, 2 drams ; pigs and dogs, X to 1 dram. Dilute 



