Purgative] 2 ° I [Purgative 



causes constipation afterwards ; but in cases of 

 diarrhoea, when it is necessary to clear the bowel 

 of any irritating matter, there is nothing better 

 than castor oil. The dose varies from half a tea- 

 spoonful to two tablespoonfuls. 1 When the dog 

 is showing signs of abdominal pain, from three 1 

 to fifteen drops of laudanum may be added to 

 the dose. 



The following is a mild aperient mixture, and 

 does not bind afterwards : — 



Recipe : 



Castor Oil, - - - - ) 



Syrup of Buckthorn, - - > Equal parts. 



Salad Oil, ) 

 Well mixed. 



Doses : From half a teaspoonful * to two table- 

 spoonfuls, fasting, in the morning. 



For little dogs suffering from constipation, salad 

 oil mixed daily with the food answers well. Give 

 from a half 1 to a teaspoonful once or twice a day. 



Some does refuse to take their food with oil 

 in it. In these cases, fluid magnesia is a nice 

 mild laxative ; and one, 1 two, or three teaspoonfuls 

 may be given with a little milk at breakfast-time. 

 A little gingerbread cake, given at night, keeps 

 a small dog's bowels very regular ; besides, it is 

 appreciated. 



For a purge for small dogs, one or two of the 

 following pills may be given : — 



1 According to the size of the dog. See p. 86. 



