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internally administered, astringent and tonic; dose from V 2 to 2 grains, but is apt 

 to cause vomiting. In applying it to proud flesh in sores, choose a crystal with a 

 smooth surface, which wet and rub on the part, or scrape a little into fine powder 

 and dust over the sore. 



Cream of Tartar. A cooling laxative and diuretic. Dose, ten to twenty 

 grains, given daily. 



Dandelion. Given in jaundice, and other liver affections. The extract is the 

 most convenient form, or the decoction made as follows may he given; Fresh 

 dandelion roots, sliced, 6 ounces; water, ly 2 pints; boil slowly down to half a pint. 



Dose, half a wineglass. 



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Digitalis. See Foxglove. 



Epsom Salts. Purgative. Dose, one to three drams. A convenient form for 

 giving this salts is the ordinary black draught of the shops. 



Ergot of Rye. Useful in cases of protracted parturition. Five to fifteen 

 grains may be given in a little warm water with a teaspoonful of brandy added. 

 The dose repeated in an hour if needed. 



Ether, Spirit of Nitrous (Sweet Spirit of Nitre). Diaphoretic and diuretic. 

 It is given in distemper, fevers, influenza, etc. 



DISINFECTAN TS. 



A disinfectant is important to health and absolutely necessary in every 

 kennel. All bench shows use some disinfectant of which there are several good 

 ones. Carbolic Acid has been used by many, but great care must be taken to 

 use it, properly diluted and not too strong, or harm will come from it. Chloride 

 of Lime is also used, but to some people it is very offensive because of its odor, 

 nad if used should be properly mixed. 



A much isafer and better plan is to use one that is especially and properly 

 compounded for the purpose, by experts then you are safe. SANITAS cannot be 

 too highly recommended. All the important bench shows and a great many 

 kennels use it, and it is used also in many hospitals and public institutions of 

 America and Europe. It is a perfect disinfectant, and unlike many others, has 

 an agreeable odor. It is put up by Ihe Sanitas Co. of New York in different sizes 

 and forms, full direction with each package., and can be found in drug stores 



