346 REMEDIES SUITED TO THE DOG. 



Strong bolus 



12. — Calomel, 3 to 5 grains. 

 Jalap, 10 to 20 grains. 



Mix with syrup, and give as a bolus. 



A good common aperient, when the liver is sluggish : 



13. — Podophyllin, ^ grain. 



Compound extract of colocynth, 12 to 18 grains. 

 Powdered rhubarb, 3 to 5 grains. 

 Oil of cloves, 2 drops. 



Mix, and give as a bolus to a large strong dog, or divide into two or 

 three for smaller dogs. 



Very strong purgative when there is an obstruction : 



14. — Croton oil, 1 to 2 drops. 



Purified opium, 1 to 2 grains. 

 Linseed meal, lU grains. 



Mix the meal with boiling water into a thick paste, then add the oil 

 and spices, and give as a bolus. 



Ordinary castor oil mixture : 



15. — Castor oil, 3 ounces. 



Syrup of buckthorn, 2 ounces. 

 Syrup of poppies, 1 ounce. 



Mix, and give a tablespoonful to a medium-sized dog. 



Very strong purgative mixture : 



16. — Jalap, 10 grains. 



Epsom salts, 2 drachms. 

 Subcarbonate of soda, 10 grains. 

 Infusion of senna, 1 ounce. 

 Tincture of senna, 2 drachms. 

 Tincture of ginger, 15 drops. 



Mix, and give as a drench. For a small dog, give one half, one thiid, or 

 one quarter, according to size. 



