162 RECIPES. 



When a Dog is Poisoned. 



Give him a tea-cupful of castor oil. After he has 

 vomited well, continue pouring olive oil down his throat, 

 and rubbing his belly. 



Torn Ears. 



Ears torn in the hedges, or by other means, may be 

 touched with laudanum and brandy, and alternately 

 with oil. 



When a Dog staggers, and falls down in a Fit. 



This generally happens in hot weather. If there is 

 water at hand throw him into it ; or he may be let 

 blood in the mouth, by passing a knife or phleme across 

 two or three bars next the teeth. This, however, will 

 never happen, if the blood be kept in a proper state. 



Bilious Complaints in Dogs. 



These are occasioned by high living and want of 

 exercise. The best remedy is a good dose of calomel ; 

 but in obstinate cases a strong dog may take turbith 

 mineral, or yellow mercury, from six to twelve grains, 

 in a pill or ball. 



