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Tonic mixture: 
63.—Compound tincture of bark, 2 ounces. 
' Decoction of yellow bark, 14 ounces. 
Mix, and give three tablespoonfuls twice or thrice daily to a large dog. 
WORM MEDICINES. 
By this term we are to understand such substances as ‘will 
expel worms from the intestines of the dog, their action being 
either poisonous to the worm itself, or so irritating as to cause 
them’ to evacuate their position. All ought either to be in them- 
selves purgative, or to be followed by a medicine of that class, in 
order to ensure the removal of the eggs, as well as the worms 
themselves. The more detailed directions will bé found in the 
chapter on Worms. 
Aperient worm bolus: 
64.—Calomel, 2 to 5 grains. 
Jalap, 10 to 20 grains. 
Mix into a bolus, with treacle. 
For general worms. Not aperient, and therefore to be followed 
by castor oil : 
65.—Recently powdered areca nut, 1 to 2 drachms. 
Mix up with broth, and give to the dog directly, as there is no taste in it 
till it has been soaked some time, when the broth becomes bitter. If 
the dog refuses it he must be drenched. Four hours after give a dose 
of castor oil, N.B.—The exact dose is 2 grains for each pound the dog 
weighs. — 
For round worms : 
66.—Indian pink, $ ounce. 
Boiling water, 8 ounces. 
Let it stand for an hour, then strain, and give half to a large dog, a 
quarter to a middle-sized dog, or an eighth toa very small one. This, 
however,.is a severe.remedy, and is not unattended with danger. It 
should be followed by castor oil in six hours, 
Mild remedy, unattended with any danger: 
' 67.—Powdered glass, as much as will lie on a shilling, heaped up.. 
To be mixed with butter, and given as a bolus, following it up with castor. 
oil after six hours. 
_ For tape-worm or maw-worm : 
68.—Kousso, } to 4 ounce, 
~ Lemon juice, 1 tablespoonful, 
Boiling water, } pint. 
Pour the water on. the kousso, and when nearly cold add the lemon 
