210 DOGS: THEIR MANAGEMENT. 



and languid. In such cases, belladonna, combined with 

 James's powder, an equal amount of each, should be ad- 

 ministered. The dose should be exhibited every hour, 

 for here the wish is to obtain the speedy effect of the 

 drug without allowing its sedative property to seriously 

 affect the strength. To a young pup, a quarter of a 

 grain will be the proper quantity j and for a full-grown 

 large-sized dog, two grains of the extract may be em- 

 ployed. The action, however, must be observed, and 

 when a marked disinclination for food or drink, with a 

 seeming wish for both, and signs of inconvenience in the 

 throat are seen, the belladonna must be withheld. On 

 the third day, if the cure be not complete, it may be a 

 second time employed ; and, after a like period, even a 

 further trial may be made. At the same time, a little 

 soap liniment may be rubbed into the throat, along the 

 course of the windpipe, and over the chest. The bowels 

 also should be regulated ; but purgation is not to be 

 desired. Should the liver be sluggish, mild alterative 

 doses of the grey powder may be sprinkled upon the food, 

 and will thus be taken without the necessity of forcing 

 the animal. When the measures recommended do not 

 succeed, the appearance of the patient must direct those 

 which are next to be adopted. Where weakness prevails, 

 and shivering denotes the presence of fever, quinine and 

 the sulphate of iron are required. Small blisters, or 

 mustard poultices, to the chest, may with due caution be 

 applied. An emetic may even be administered ; but, if 

 repeated at all, it must be only after two or three days 



