30 VETERINARY MATERIA MEDICA. 



toxic properties. This takes place in the alimentary 

 canal, and includes such measures as emetics, stom- 

 ach-pump, purgatives, etc. 



Antagonists are agents whose action counteracts 

 the effects produced by poisons upon the organism. 

 This action takes place within the blood and tis- 

 sues, and is applicable mostly to vegetable poisons. 

 This may include artificial respiration, electric treat- 

 ment, cold douches, motion, rest, etc. 



