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stand to settle, then pour it ofFinto another vessel, leaving 

 about half a pint at the bottom, which throw away, and 

 dress with the water. — a certain remedy. 



Linseed oil, or Scotch snufF, rubbed well all over the 

 body is a temporary remedy. A good washing with 

 common soap and water will perhaps answer the purpose. 



In hot weather, hounds are much troubled with fleas ; 

 and if the huntsman is anxious for their comfort, he will 

 find it necessaiy to use the above several times during 

 the summer. Clean beds and cleanliness in general act 

 as preventives. 



To recover the Sense of Smell. — When a hound's ol- 

 factory organs become affected, it will frequently be 

 found to arise from colds, costiveness, or other causes, 

 which a dose or two of opening physic seldom fails to re- 

 move. A little sulphvu' or syrup of buckthorn will have 

 the desired effect. 



For Hounds that have taJcen Poison. — For all vege- 

 table poisons, vinegar has been supposed to be a specific. 

 At all events, whether vegetable or mineral poison has 

 been swallowed, the sooner it is discharged from the 

 stomach, the better. 



Take of sulphate of copper, half a drachm 

 water, six ounces 



Give two table spoonfuls every five minutes until effect- 

 ual vomiting has taken place ; when a strong dose of 

 ' castor oil should be administered, followed by nourishing 

 diet. 



Whatever will cause instantaneous vomiting may have 

 the desired effect. If a hound has swallowed poison? 

 and no better remedy happen to be at hand, almost any 



