ADMINISTBATION OF EEMEDIES. 



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A large dog must be backed into a corner, then stride over him, and put a 

 thick cloth into his mouth. The ends of this should be brought together over his 

 nose, and held with the left hand. An assistant then lays hold of the lower jaw 

 with the aid, if necessary, of another cloth, and wrenches the jaws apart, the right 

 hand of the operator pushes the pill or bolus down the throat, taking care, as 



before, to keep the head up with the jaws closed for a short time. The mode of 

 drenching is either to pour the fluid down, using the cheek as a funnel, as shown 

 in the engraving, or to open the mouth as for a bolus, and pour it down the throat 

 by means of a small sauce ladle, or a soda-water bottle. The mouth must be shut 

 directly the fluid is received, to enable the dog to swallow it. 



