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guide us in our search. But every person who prescribes for a 

 dog should take care that his prescription is properly given, and 

 yet many of those who attend upon these animals are totally 

 ignorant of the correct method. It is usual to administer 

 remedies either in the form of a bolus, or, when liquid, as a 

 drench. The ball may be given without much fuss, by simply 

 opening the dog's mouth, and then, placing the ball well at the 

 back of the throat behind the tongue, shutting the mouth, and 

 keepiDg it closed with the hands, the ball must go down, whether 

 the dog likes it or not. This is better than forcibly seizing the dog, 

 and fixing him, as is necessary, for the purpose of giving him a 

 drench, when the kennel man must bestride him, first getting him 

 into a corner, to prevent his retreating, then placing a coarse cloth 

 between the jaws, and bringing it under the lower jaw, the teeth 

 of the dog prevent its slipping from the hand, and the lower jaw 

 is well fixed. The upper jaw may then be raised with the other 

 hand, whilst the assistant pours into the throat about enough for 

 the dog to swallow at one gulp that is, about an ounce, or 

 rather more. If more than this is to be given, wait a few seconds, 

 and then give the remainder in a similar manner, taking care to 

 elevate the nose till all is swallowed. All balls which have much 

 taste should be wrapped in silver paper and greased, or they are 

 sure to be returned. Epsom salts will be taken voluntarily by 

 many dogs, if mixed with broth, and most puppies will take castor 

 oil in the same way. 



