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obstinate cases. In the latter case, a few grains of ginger 

 should be added, to prevent griping." 



By those interested in canine matters, and especially 

 parasitism, I shall be excused for quoting at such length, 

 and all the more so as my quotations are taken from our 

 most able writer on the subject : a gentleman from whose 

 works I have learnt much myself, and to which with sincere 

 pleasure I refer my readers. 



With regard to the treatment of worms, various remedies. 

 are advocated by different authors. I have already givea 

 the treatment recommended by Dr. Cobbold. 

 The usual anthelmintics in canine practice are : 



Turpentine 20 — 60 minims. 



Santonine i — 3 grains. 



^reca-nut 30 — 60 grains. 



Pomegranate Bark i — 3 drachms. 



Oil of Male Fern 10 — 20 minims. 



Calomel i — 3 grains. 



Stinking Hellebore ... 5 — 10 grains. 



Indian or Carolina Pink 



Infusion i — 2 tablespoonfuls. 



Kousso (Abyssinian) ... 2 — 4 drachms. 



Kamala (Indian) 2 — 4 drachms 



Wormwood 10 — 30 grains. 



Powdered Glass J half a thimbleful, mixed 



Tin or Iron Filings \ with treacle or butter. 



The three first named are the most effectual remedies in 

 canine practice. The two last, from the irritation produced 

 on the intestinal mucous membrane, should be at all times 

 condemned. All worm medicines require to be given fast- 

 ing, to produce a successful and speedy result. 



Finlay Dun prescribes 20 drops of the oil of male shield 

 fern, 30 drops of oil of turpentine, and 60 of ether, beat up 

 with an e.%%, and given in soup or broth. The dog should 

 be kept on sound, good, cooked food, and have daily, for at 

 least a week, a pill containing 5 grains each of gentian 



