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eightieth; and for toys, one one-hundred and eightieth. While in preparing the 
third lot a similar increase should be made. 
As arule, three such increases are perfectly safe. If, however, at any time 
the physiological effects of the drug are noted, —as stiffening of the legs, — its 
use should be at once stopped. 
Strychnia having failed, simple borax should be given a trial, in the following 
doses: largest breeds, six grains; medium size, four grains; fox terriers and the 
like, two grains; toys, one grain. 
This medicine should be in the form of powders, one of which should be 
given three times daily at first, but in the course of a week the dose should be 
doubled. 
