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to 5 drams; for sheep, 1 to 2 drams; for 

 dogs, 20 grains. Chalk may also be used 

 for the same purpose in doses of 1 ounce 

 for the horse and 1 dram for sheep, 

 pigs or dogs. 



Charcoal i s very useful in checking di- 

 gestive disturbances and as an absorbent 

 for various kinds of material or acid poi- 

 sons. It may be given in as large doses 

 as will be taken. 



Chloral hydrate is a powerful narcotic, 

 valuable in the treatment of spasmodic 

 colic. Dose for horses, 1 ounce; for 

 sheep, 1 dram; for pigs, 50 grains; for 

 dogs, 25 grains. 



Corrosive sublimate is an active poi- 

 son much used as an antiseptic and 

 for ordinary purposes should be used at 

 the rate of 1 or 2 parts to each 1,000 

 parts of water. 



Croton oil, commonly used as a blis- 

 tering reagent, may also be administered 

 as a vermifuge. Dose for horses and 

 pigs, 1 to 10 drops; for dogs, 1 drop. 



Epsom salts i s one of the most fre- 

 quently used purgatives. Dose for the 

 horse, 1 pound ; for cattle, 1 to 2 pounds ; 

 for sheep, 1 to 4 ounces; for the dog, 



1 to 4 drams. 



Formalin is a noncorrosive and non- 

 poisonous antiseptic of great value, its 

 chief disadvantage being an irritating 

 effect on the eyes and nose. For ordi- 

 nary purposes, such as treatment of 

 wounds and disinfecting it may be used 

 in a 2 to 4 per cent solution in water. 



Gentian J s a bitter tonic. Dose for 

 the horse, 4 to 8 drams; for sheep, 1 to 



2 drams; for pigs, 50 grains; for dogs, 

 15 grains. 



Ginger i s U sed as a stomachic and 

 stimulant. Dose for horses, 1 ounce; 

 for sheep, 1 dram; for dogs, 15 grains. 



Glauber salts i s a valuable and much 

 used purgative. Dose for the horse, 1 

 pound; for cattle, V/2 pounds; for dogs, 

 1 dram. 



Hydrochloric acid i s used as a correct- 

 ive for faulty digestion. Dose for horses 

 and cattle, 1 to 3 drams; for sheep, 

 25 drops; for pigs, 20 drops. 



Indian hemp i s a narcotic much used 

 in cramp colic. Dose for horses, V2 to 1 

 dram; for sheep, 10 to 15 grains; for 

 dogs, 1 to 2 grains. 



Iodide of potash j s an alterative exten- 

 sively used for the internal treatment of 



various infectious diseases. It is a spe- 

 cific for lumpy jaw. Dose for horses, x /2 

 dram; for cattle, 1 to 2 drams. 



Iron peroxide, sulphate and carbonate 

 are used as general tonics. Dose for 

 horses, 2 to 4 drams; for sheep, */2 

 dram; for dogs, 2 to 5 grains. 



Jalap is a purgative chiefly used for 

 the smaller animals. Dose for hogs, 1 

 to 2 drams; for dogs, 1 dram. 



Laudanum i s much used as an ano- 

 dyne and in treatment of colic. Dose 

 for horses, 2 to 4 ounces; for sheep and 

 pigs, 2 drams; for dogs, 20 drops. 



Lime water i s an astringent and anti- 

 dote for acid poison. Dose for horses, 4 

 to 5 ounces; for cattle, 5 to 8 ounces; 

 for sheep, 1 ounce; for dogs, 1 dram. 



Linseed oil J s a well known and valu- 

 able purgative. Dose for horses, % to 

 IV2 pints; for sheep, 6 ounces; for 

 pigs, 5 ounces; for dogs, 1 to 2 ounces. 



Male fern i s chiefly used as a vermi- 

 fuge. Dose for horses, 1 ounce; for 

 sheep, 2 drams; for hogs, 1 dram; for 

 dogs, 30 drops. 



Morphine £ s llse( J ]ik e laudanum in re- 

 lieving pain and quieting the action of 

 the intestines. Dose for horses 5 to 10 

 grains; for dogs, 1-8 to % grain. 



Nux vomica i s a much used tonic. 

 Dose for horses, 20 to 60 grains ; for cat- 

 tle t the same; for sheep, 10 grains; for 

 hogs, 8 grains; for dogs, 2 grains. 



Olive oil is used as a laxative, like lin- 

 seed oil. Dose for horses, 1 to 2 pints ; 

 for sheep, 3 to 6 ounces ; for dogs, 1 to 3 

 ounces. 



Opium i s a narcotic used for the pre- 

 vention of spasms. Dose for horses, 1 to 



2 drams; for cattle, 2 to 4 drams; for 

 dogs, 1 to 5 grains. 



Quinine i s a bitter tonic, most used in 

 diseases accompanied with fever. Dose 

 for horses, 20 grains; for cattle, 20 to 

 30 grains; for sheep, 6 to 10 grains; for 

 hogs, 3 to 10 grains; for dogs, 2 to 5 

 grains. 



Sulphur is used internally as an al- 

 terative. Dose for horses, 1 ounce; for 

 sheep, 1 to 2 drams; for pigs, 1 to 4 

 drams; for dogs, 50 grains. 



Sweet spirits of niter acts as a slight 

 stimulant, lowers the temperature and 

 causes sweating. Dose for horses, 1 to 



3 ounces; for cattle, 3 to 4 ounces; for 

 sheep, 3 to 6 drams; for pigs, 2 drams; 

 for dogs, 50 drops. 



