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the recurrence of these worms. The following will be 

 found beneficial : — 



Sulphate of quinine , . . 12 grains, 

 Carbonate of iron ... i drachm, 



Sulphate of iron . . . 12 grains; 



to be divided into from six to twelve powders, accord- 

 ing to the size of the animal, and one given daily, for 

 a week or ten days, mixed with linseed meal and treacle, 

 in the form of small balls. 



Castor oil and turpentine will be found a valuable 

 remedy for all worm complaints. 



DROPSY. 



This disease consists of an accumulation of water 

 in the abdomen, and is not uncommon in dogs, and 

 often proves fatal. It generally has its origin in some 

 disease of the chest or kidneys. It sometimes 

 manifests itself by a strong, hard cough ; the belly 

 becomes swelled and tense, and a want of appetite 

 follows, with quick and difficult breathing, accom- 

 panied by great thirst, and in the more advanced stages, 

 a considerable tendency to suffocation. A good way 

 of testing the existence of dropsy, is to place one 

 hand on the near side of the body, and strike the 

 off side with the other hand, when an undulating 

 motion will be perceived. The following will be found 

 beneficial : — 



Calomel 10 grains, 



Powdered digitalis . . . . 10 grains, 

 Powdered camphor .... 15 grains; 



to be divided into six powders, and one to be given 

 daily ; but if for a small dog, it must be made into 

 eight powders. Should the camphor lead to the 



