356 REMEDIES SUITED TO THE DOG. 



CLYSTERS 



Are extremely usefiil in the dog, wlio is very liable to con- 

 stipation from want of exercise, and in that case is mechanically 

 bound. A pint of warm water, in which some yellow soap has 

 been dissolved, will generally have the desired effect. 



Turpentine clyster in colic : 



52. — Spirit of turpentiue, \ ounce. 

 Castor oil, 1 ounce. 

 Laudanum, 2 to 3 drachms. 

 Gruel, 1 pint. 



Mix, and throw up, using only half or one third for a small dog. 



LOTIONS, 



Otherwise called Washes, are intended either to reduce the 

 temperature in inflammation of the surface to which they are 

 applied, or to brace the vessels of the part. 



Cooling lotion for bruises : 



53. — Extract of lead, 1 drachm. 



Tincture of arnica, \ to 1 drachm. 

 Water, \ pint. 



Mix, and apply by means of a bandage or sponge. 



