438 The Care of Animals 



The camphor and cantharides are to be pulverized 

 and mixed with the lard. The blister is to be well 

 rubbed in for four to ten minutes, depending on the 

 severity of the blister required. 



Red Blister 



Gum camphor % ounce 



Biniodide of mercury 2 drams 



Lard 2 ounces 



Pulverize and mix well. Rub in from four to eight 



minutes. 



Cough Mixture 



Fluid extract of belladonna % ounce 



Pulverized opium % ounce 



Gum camphor, pulverized 2 drams 



Ammonia chloride % ounce 



Add molasses and flour to make eight ounces of 

 paste. With a small wooden paddle daub a teaspoonful 

 on the back teeth three or four times daily. 



Drying Powder. Healing Powder 



Air- slaked lime, finely pulverized 12 parts 



Tannic acid, pulverized 1 part 



This is excellent for summer sores, galls, and any 

 raw surface. The powder is to be dusted on frequently. 



Soothing Lotion 



Laudanum 2 ounces 



Aconite tincture 1 ounce 



Soap liniment 5 ounces 



This liniment is to relieve pain and soreness in 



