EMBROCATIONS.— EMETICS. 353 



Mustard embrocation : 



42. — Best mustard, 3 to 5 ounces. 

 Liquor of ammonia, 1 ounce. 

 Spirit of turpentine, 1 ounce. 



Mix into a thin paste, and rub into the part affected. 



Embrocation for strains or rheumatism : 



43. — Spirit of turpentine, 

 Liquor of ammonia. 

 Laudanum, of each | ounce. 



Mix, and shalce well before using, then rub in. 



EMETICS. 



Emetics are very commonly used in the diseases of the dog, 

 and sometimes act very beneficially ; but they have a tendency 

 to weaken the stomach, and should therefore be used with caution. 

 If not frequently resorted to no harm is likely to accrue, as 

 vomiting is almost a natural process in the dog. 



Common salt emetic : 



44. — Dissolve a teaspoonful of salt and half a teaspoonful of mustard 

 in half a pint of tepid water, and give it as a drench. 



Strong emetic : 



45. — Tartar emetic, 1 to 3 grains. 

 Dissolve in a tablespoonful of warm water, and give as a drench ; fol- 

 lowing it up in a quarter of an hour, by pouring down as much thin 

 gruel as the dog can be made to swallow. 



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