276 DISEASES OE THE DOG-. 



Washes or Lotions. 



Mange Wash — Calvert's carbolic diluted with twenty times it& 



bulk of water, and rubbed into the roots of the hair, in red 



mange. 



Ointments 



Are greasy applications, by which means certain substances are 

 brought in contact with the vessels of the skin. 



1. Digestive Ointment — Venice turpentine, 1| ozs. ; beeswax, f oz. ; 

 lard, 2 ozs. ; red precipitate,Q oz. Mix. 



2. Mange Ointment — Lard, 1 oz. ; green iodide of mercury, 1 

 dram. Mix. Rub a small quantity every other day to the affected 

 parts. 



Be careful not to leave any superfluous ointment on the surface of 



the body. Never dress more than one-fourth of the dog's body at one 



time. 



Tonics. 



Tonics increase the vigor of the whole body permanently, while 

 stimulants only act for a short time. They are useful after low 

 fever. 



1. Distemper Tonic — Compound tincture of bark, one dram ; aro- 

 matic spirit of ammonia, one drachm ; decoction of yellow bark, one 

 ounce ; mix. 



2. Tonic Pills — Gringer, two to three grains ; bisulphide of quin- 

 ine, one to three grains ; extract of gentian sufficient to make a bolus ; 

 give twice a day. 



3. Tonic Mixture — Decoction of yellow bark, seven ounces ; com- 

 pound tincture of bark, one ounce ; mix. 



Dose — Two tablespoonfuls two or three times a day. 



Stomachics 



Are prescribed particularly to increase the tone of the stomach. 



1. Stomachic Draught — Compound infusion of gentian, one ounce ; 



