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the effect of the poison is destroyed ; and the following 

 composition may be afterwards used : — 



Green elder ointment . . i ounce, 



Savoin tree . . . . i ounce. 



It not unfrequently happens that considerable swell- 

 mg of the head takes place after the bite of a viper ; 

 when this occurs, recourse should be had to purgative 

 medicines. The following must be given, once a 

 day, until the swelling subsides : — 



Jalap 5 grains, 



Powdered aloes ... 2 grains, 

 Calomel | grain. 



POISON. 



When it has been discovered that a dog has 

 taken poison, give the following specific as soon as 

 possible : — 



Emetic tartar, dissolved in water , 15 grains, 



which will have the effect of producing vomiting ; 

 and after the retching has subsided, give him two 

 ounces of castor oil, or ten grains of turpeth mineral, 

 if a large dog, mixed up in butter, and rubbed on 

 his nose. If the dog is middle-sized, eight grains ; 

 and if very small, five grains will have the effect. 



Turpeth mineral is useful as an emetic for a dog 

 upon any occasion ; eight grains of it may be mixed 

 with a little butter, and rubbed on his nose ; he 

 will lick it off, and it will operate in about five 

 minutes. 



Warreners very often make use of nux vomica 

 as a poison, which is not unfrequently concealed in a 

 piece of meat, to entice foumarts and weasels to eat 

 it. Hounds and other sporting dogs pick it up. 



