274 DISEASES OF THE DOG. 



Expectorants 



Excite and promote a discharge of mucous from the lining membrane 

 of the bronchial tubes, relieving inflammation and allaying cough. 



1. Ipecacuanha Powder and Powdered Opium — Each one grain — 

 confection enough to make a pill — give every six hours. 



2. Expectorant Balls — Ipecacuanha powder, 1 to 1| grains ; 

 powdered rhubarb, 1 to 3 grains ; compound squill pill, 1 to 2 grains ; 

 powdered opium, | to 1 grain ; linseed meal and water enough to 

 make a ball. Give night and morning. 



3. An Expectorant for a Recent Cough — Almond emulsion, 1 oz. ; 

 tincture of lobelia, 10 to 15 drops ; ipecacuanha wine, 5 to 10 drops ; 

 extract of conium, 2 to 3 grains. Mix. To be given two or three 

 times a day. 



4. An Expectorant Mixture for Chronic Cough — Syrup of poppies, 

 1 dram ; diluted sulphuric acid, 5 to 10 drops ; Friar's balsam, 10 to 

 15 drops; mucilage, \ oz. ; water, % oz. Mix, and give two or three 

 times a day. 



Cordials. 



Medicines acting as warm temporary stimulants, augmenting 

 strength and spirits when depressed, are cordials. They often relieve 

 an animal from the effects of over-exertion. 



1. Cordial Drench — Sal volatile, 15 to 30 drops ; infusion of gen- 

 tian, i to 1 dram ; tincture of cardamons, i to 1 dram ; camphor 

 mixture, 1 oz. Mix. 



2. Cordial Balls — Ginger, 20 to 40 grains; powdered caraway 

 seeds, \ to \\ drams ; oil of cloves, 3 to 8 drops. Mix, and give 

 10 grains for a dose. 



Diuretics. 

 Diuretics are remedies which promote the secretion and discharge 



