76 COLD AND COUGH. 



bungler need be under no apprehension. Those who sell this 

 instrument will describe the method of using it, which indeed is 

 so obvious at first view as to render elucidation superfluous m 

 this place. 



If, after the vein is opened, the animal should not bleed 

 freely, pressure a little below the orifice will cause the blood to 

 flow. Where sufficient blood has been taken, the bleeding will 

 generally subside ; should this not be the case, a little fur from 

 a hat will stop it ; or, if the sportsman be very anxious, he 

 may draw the lips of the orifice together with a needle and 

 thread. 



COLD AND COUGH. 



A cough arises from an irritation of the lungs, and may be 

 produced by a cold or otherwise ; it is generally the effect of 

 cold, and may be removed by 



Antimonial powder, five grains 

 calomel, four grains 



made with honey into two bolusses, and given in the evening 

 for two nights successively. 



If a dog should be afflicted with a cough, in the first place, 

 examine his throat, in order to ascertain if any pieces of bone 

 are lodged there, as such a circumstance will cause a dog to 

 cough for weeks. If the cough arises from cold, administer a 

 dose* or two of syrup of buckthorn. Should the cough still 

 continue, give tartar emetic as described under the head 

 Distemper. 



* A table spoonful is a dose for a common sized dog. 



