272 KENNEL DISEASES. 
with the tincture of iodine or the drawing of small fly-blisters will likely have 
salutary effect. 
The internal remedy from which the best results may be expected is the 
following : — 
Salicylate of sodium, two drachms; water, six ounces. 
Of this the dose for largest breeds is one tablespoonful and one-half; me- 
dium size, one tablespoonful; fox terriers and dogs of similar size, one-half 
a tablespoonful; toys, one teaspoonful. 
It should be administered every two hours until marked improvement is 
noted; after which three or four times daily will suffice. 
If it fails to have a beneficial effect and the case is becoming chronic, the 
following should be tried :— 
Iodide of potassium, two drachms; salicin, three drachms; water, one pint. 
To be given every two hours, in doses as follows : — 
Largest breeds, one tablespoonful; medium size, three teaspoonfuls ; fox ter- 
riers and the like, two teaspoonfuls ; toys, one teaspoonful. 
Measures to improve the general health should of course be resorted to if 
indicated; and cod-liver oil, quinine, and iron, are the tonics commonly found 
of greatest value in this disease. In old debilitated subjects, in which it proves 
very obstinate, the syrup of the iodine of iron is usually most appropriate. It 
should be given three times daily, with the food, and in the following doses : — 
For largest breeds, fifteen drops ; medium size, twelve drops; fox terriers and 
such, eight drops ; toys, four drops. 
