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Alum. Astringent; dose four to eight grains, given in diabetes and internal 

 hemmoiThage (see Acid, gallic}. Alum is also given in cases of obstinate diar- 

 rhea, in conjunction with opium, and it may be advantageously given in such 

 cases as a clyster, dissolved in gruel. Burnt alum is a very mild caustic applied 

 to fungus growths. 



Ammonia, Aromatic Spirits of (Spirit of Sal Volatile). A diffusible stimu- 

 lant and antacid. It is useful in colic, and is given in cases of depression of the 

 vital powers. The dose is from ten drops to a teaspoonful. It must always be 

 largely diluted before it is given. 



Ammonia, Muriate. Sal ammoniac. For uses see Acetic acid. 



Ammonia, Solution of Acetate of (Mindererus' Spirit). Given in febrile and 

 inflammatory disorders, distemper, pneumonia, etc. The following mixture for 

 distemper which may be given in any case where feverishness or inflammation is 

 present: 



Distemper Mixture. Take chlorate of potash 2 drams, sweet spirit of nitre 

 2 drams, Mindererus' spirit 1 ounce, tincture of henbane 2 drams, water sufficient 

 to make 4 ounces. Dose, from one-half to three teaspoonfuls three or four times 

 a day. 



Ammonia, Strong Liquid. This is used as a blister to the dog (.see Blisters). 

 Diluted with three parts of distilled water, it forms the spirit of hartshorn of the 

 shops, which, with other articles, is used as a liniment for sprains, bruises, 

 rheumatism, etc. 



Liniment for Sprains. Equal parts of spirit of hartshorn, turpentine, rape 

 oil, and laudanum, make a generally useful liniment for the above purposes. If 

 in a glass-stoppered bottle it will not be impaired by keeping. 



Antimonial Powder (True James' Powder). This is given as a febrifuge and 

 diaphoretic in doses of from four to six grains; it is preferred to tartar emetic, 

 as not being so likely to excite the dog'is stomach. It is by some relied on as a 

 cure for distemper. 



Antimony, Tartarated (Tartar Emetic). This, as its name implies, is an 

 emetic. On the dog's stomach it acts very quickly; but, indeed, vomiting appears 

 to be quite a natural act in the dog, and no doubt it is attended with beneficial 

 results when he is his own doctor and applies to his natural physic, the couch or 

 dog grass; but this habit in the dog has been used to his injury, and the use of 

 emetics shamefully abused, and from being treated as a panacea for all dog ills, 

 has done much harm. Emetics are, however, of use, and it is not bad practice to 

 give one on the first appearance of distemper or jaundice, and in cases of poisoning 

 they are our sheet anchor. The dose of tartar emetic, as an emetic, is from one 

 to three grains given dissolved in warm water, and the dog freely drenched with it. 



