5 o6 VETERINARY LECTURES 



1055. Tonics, Alteratives, and Restoratives.— These agents give tone 

 and impart strength to the portions of the body for which they are 

 specially adapted. They are usually given when the system or any one 

 or more parts of it become weakened and relaxed from overexertion. 

 The tissues of the body, when not diseased, have an innate power within 

 themselves of replacing the waste, therefore the essentials most needed 

 as a tonic and restorative are a good supply of fresh air, pure water, 

 sound and proper food, good ventilation, drainage, and clean beds. 

 Restorative tonics are vegetable bitters and aromatics, combined with 

 some of the alkalies, and also the mineral acids and mineral salts. 



1056. Vermicides {see Anthelmintics). 



1057. Vermifuges {see Anthelmintics). 



1058. Vesicants {see Blisters). 



Simple Formulas referred to in the Various 



Paragraphs. 



The following medicines and doses are for adult animals, therefore other 

 doses must be regulated according to age and size of animal : 



1059. Alterative Powder for Horses (General). 



I. Epsom Salts . . . . • • from 1 to 2 oz. 

 Saltpetre .. .. •• „ 2 to 4 dr. 

 Flowers of Sulphur . . • . ,, 3 to 6 dr. 

 Carbonate of Iron . . .. .. ,, 1 to 2 dr. 



Mix together and give in a mash two or three times a week during winter. 



Alterative Tonic Medicine for Horse or Cow. 



II. Chloride of Sodium (Common Salt) . . . . 3 dr. 



Powdered Nux Vomica . . . . . . 1 dr. 



Exsiccated Iron . . . . • • . . 1 dr. 



Mix for one dose, to be given once a day in the food. 

 Pars. 30, 442, 245, 456. 



Alterative Cough Medicine. 



III. Fowler's Solution of Arsenic. 



In doses from 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls given once a day in the food. 



Par. 520. 



1060. Antiseptic Washes and Dressings for Wounds. 



I. Phenyle, or J eyes' Fluid . . . . . . 1 oz. 



Cold Water . . . . • • . . 2^ pt. 



Mix, and apply to the wound with a sponge. 



Or— 



II. Chinosol . . • • • • • • 45 g r - 



Water . . . . • • • • . . 1 pt. 



Mix, and apply with a sponge. 



