n 6 Materia Medica. 



and subsequent absorption by the blood. Our experience 

 of " Sanitas " preparations is such that we confidently 

 recommend them as especially suitable for kennel use in 

 a variety of ways, as specified in the directions which 

 accompany the various forms. 



Classification of Disease. — In order to present the 

 subject in a simple and comprehensive form, we have 

 arranged the maladies of the dog, as far as possible, in 

 accordance with their supposed nature and causes : 

 thus^ many are conveniently included under the head of 

 Blood Diseases ; others as due to Specific, or Contagious 

 elements ; while the majority, probably arising from 

 interference with normal organic function, injury, &c., 

 are more conveniently dealt with in their respective 

 classes. 



CHAPTER VIII. 

 MATERIA MEDICA. 



The Dispensing of Medicines— Nuising— Doses of Medicines— Alteratives- 

 Anodynes— Antiseptics— Antispasmodics— Aperients— Astringents— Blisters 

 — Caustics— Clysters, Enemas, or Injections— Cordials— Demulcents— Dia- 

 phoretics — Digestives — Diuretics — Electuaries — Embrocations or Lini- 

 ments—Emetics—Expectorants—Febrifuges—Fomentations—Hypodermic 

 Injections— Inhalations— Lotions— Ointments — External Parasiticidts — 

 Poultices— Stimulants— Stomachics— Styptics— Tonics— Worm Medicines : 

 Internal Parasiticides. 



The continuation, as well as the proportions of reme- 

 dies for the treatment of disease, are details which 

 demand careful attention. In ignorance of the exact 

 nature and action, &c., of drugs on the animal body, 

 strange and often baneful compounds are prescribed. 

 By simple mixture they may become inert, or possibly a 

 deadly poison. The truth should be kept in view by all 

 who prescribe without the needful intelligence which a 

 lengthened study of the subject provides. 



