296 REMEDIES SUITED TO THE DOG. 



bark, catechu, sulphate of zinc, nitrate of silver, and chloride of 

 zinc are the most commonly used. 



An astringent bolus for diabetes or internal hemorrhage : 

 18. Gallic acid, 3 to 6 grains. 

 Alum, 4 to 7 grains. 

 Purified opium, 1 to 2 grains. 

 Mix with syrup, and give two or three times a day to a large dog. 



or, 

 19. Nitrate of silver, i grain. 



Crumb of bread, enough to make a small pill. 



To be given twice a day. 

 Astringent wash for the eyes : 



20. Sulphate of zinc, 5 to 8 grains. 

 Water, 2 ounces, Mix. 



or, 



21. Extract of goulard, 1 drachm. 

 Water, 1 ounce. Mix. 



or, 



22. Nitrate of silver, 2 to 6 grains. 

 Distilled water, 1 ounce. Mix. 



Wash for the organ : 



23. Chloride of zinc, * 2 to grains. 

 Water, 1 ounce. Mix. 



Astringent application for piles : 

 24. Gallic acid, 10 grains. 



Extract of goulard, 15 drops. 

 Powdered opium, 15 grains. 

 Lard, 1 ounce. 

 Mix, and apply night and morning. 



BLISTERS. 



Blisters are rarely used for the dog, because unless he has a proper 

 muzzle on he will lick them off, injuring himself very materi- 

 alty. Sometimes, however, as in inflammation of the iungs, they 

 are absolutely necessary. Iodine blisters to reduce local swellings 

 may often be applied with a bandage over them, but even then t 



