228 EVERYTHING ABOUT DOGS. 



death or utter ruin of many valuable dogs. As a remedy in the yellows and other 

 affections of the liver, podophyllin, or "vegetable calomel," is safer and more effec- 

 tive. 



Camphor. Calmative and antispasmodic. May be given in cases of excite- 

 ment and restlessness, and also in severe diarrhea. The dose is from two to eight 

 grains. 



Carron Oil. A most useful application to scalds or burns. It is made by mix- 

 ing equal parts of raw linseed oil and lime wa'ter. 



Castor Oil. Purgative. Doee, from a teaspoonful to a wineglassful. It is 

 a mistake to give very large doses, as such are useless, the excess being carried 

 off by the bowels. 



Cayenne Pepper. Stimulant and stomachic. 



Chalk, Prepared. Antacid in its effects; it is particularly useful in diar- 

 rhea, for which it may be given alone if nothing better can be conveniently had. 

 Dose, as much as will lie on a quarter. 



Chloral Hydrate. Antispasmodic and soporific. May be given in cases of fits, 

 also when the dog suffers great pain. Dose, from five to twenty grains, according 

 to size of dog, and the result it is desired to produce. The larger dose would 

 induce sleep. 



Chloroform. Principally used as an anesthetic in painful operations. It 

 also acts as an anodyne and antis:pasmt>dic in colic, etc. As such it is generally 

 given in the form of chloric ether, 'the dose of which is from ten to thirty drops 

 in water or other fluid. 



Cinchona, or Peruvian Bark. This is a well known medicine, and, as a tonic, 

 suits the dog admirably. It is especially useful after distemper and other lower- 

 ing diseases, and works wonders in getting dogs into high-class condition for 

 shows or work. The following preparation of the bark is mos't convenient, being 

 in concentrated form, and will keep good for years: 



Concentrated Bark Tonic. Take concentrated decoction of yellow cinchona 

 bark, compound tincture of bark, equal parts; dose, one to two teaspoonfuls twice 

 daily in wa'ter, as a drench. 



Cod Liver Oil. This well known medicine is given to the dog in cases of 

 debility and emaciation supervening inflammatory attacks, amd to arrest the 

 progress of chronic diseases of the respiratory organs. It is also given in scrofu- 

 lous affections. Excellent for ricketty and weakly dogs; but it is injurious to 

 give it to strong growing pups of the larger breeds, as it makes fat, and the pups 

 get so heavy the legs often give way. Dose, from a teaspoonful to a tablespoon- 

 ful. Large doses are a mistake. 



Copper, Sulphate of (Blue Stone). Externally applied, it is a mild caustic; 



