56 DISEASES OF DOGS. 



to ticks than those whose kennels are formed of 

 wood. In warm weather, in sheep countries, these 

 last disgusting insects will sometimes fasten upon 

 the shooter's legs. 



FOR DOGS THAT HAVE TAKEN POISON. 



Dogs are sometimes poisoned; and, too often, 

 when such is the case, the mischief is committed 

 wantonly and wilfully. Under such circumstances 

 the kind of drug used is most likely unknown ; 

 and, added to this, it is seldom known how long 

 the deadly morsel has been swallowed. If the 

 poison can be removed from the stomach by the 

 stomach-pump, or by causing vomiting, or by any 

 other means whatever, recovery is possible. The 

 following will cause immediate vomiting : — 



Ipecacuanha, fifteen grains ; 

 Water, two table-spoonsful. 



To be mixed, and the dose repeated if it do not 

 operate immediately. Then take of — 



Prepared kali, three drachms ; 

 Water, one ounce. 



Give a table-spoonful every fifteen minutes to pro- 

 duce purging and vomiting likewise. Should the 

 animal survive he must be fed on nourishing 

 diet. 



