DRUGS 227 



It is also used as a febrifuge in doses of one-eighth of a grain to half a grain; 

 but for th;s purpose the James's Powder, another preparation of antimony, is to be 

 preferred. 



Arnica, Tincture of. This is applied externally as a stimulant in sprains, 

 bruises and rheumatic lameness, and also for dispersing tumors. It should be 

 used as a lotion diluted with from ten to twenty parts of cold water. 



Arsenic, Fowler's Solution of. This is, I believe, the only way in which 

 arsenic is given to the dog. It is an alterative, and, as such, is of great value 

 in some cases of mange and other obstinate skin diseases. The dose is from two 

 to eight drops. It should always be given on a full stomach, and it must be 

 withheld for a week or so if it has produced redness of the eyes, running of 

 watery fluid from the nose, and a loathing of food. I generally give it with a 

 tonic to prevent this last result. Give each dose in a teaspoonful of tincture of 

 gentian or Peruvian bark, immediately after a meal. 



Belladonna. Deadly nightshade. This is a narcotic and sedative of very 

 powerful action, and, like aconite, must be used wih great caution. The tincture 

 is the most useful preparation of it. Dose, from two to six drops. 



Benzoin, Tincture of (Friar's Balsam). An excellent application to cuts, 

 tears, bites, &c. It should be applied as soon as the parts are cleaned from dirt, 

 &c.. to stop bleeding and protect the exposed surface. The tincture is also given 

 in chronic coughs. Dose, ten or fifteen drops on sugar. 



Bismuth. The sulmitrate of bismuth has a soothing effect in stomach dis- 

 orders, and in long-continued diarrhea is often most beneficial. Three to ten 

 grains of it may in such cases be given twice a day in chalk mixture. 



Bromide of Potassium. This is very useful in epileptic fits and to allay 

 excitement. It may be given in doses of from five to twenty grains, and where a 

 dog is subject to fits, continued for two or three weeks. It has, however, a 

 debilitating effect. 



Buckthorn (Syrup of). This is a time-honored purgative for the dog, and 

 a very good one, although it has got into disrepute, as I believe, through the 

 rubbish that is too commonly sold under the name; or since it became obsolete 

 as a medicine for man druggists have been less careful in its preparation. The 

 syrup should be made from the fresh juice of the berries of buckthorn (Rhamorus 

 cattiarticus), a shrub or tree which grows plentifully in our woods and hedges. 

 The average dose is one tablespoonful, and to prevent griping a teaspoonful of 

 syrup of white poppies should be added. 



Calomel. Acts as an emetic and purgative; it is at all times an uncertain 

 and unsafe medicine for the dog. Youatt and others say it should never be given 

 in larger closes than three grains. Country farriers and others often give it in 

 much larger doses indeed, by the rule of thumb and the consequence is the 



