324 VETERINAEY STATE BOARD 



Compare the action of digitalis with the action of aconite on the heart. 

 Digitalis slows the heart and increases its force, whereas aconite 

 slows the heart but reduces its force. 



Give the action and the uses of chloroform. State the internal dose 

 for the horse and for the dog. 



Chloroform is irritant, antiseptic, parasiticide, carminative, anti- 

 spasmodic, and analgesic. Locally in spray and internally by inhala- 

 tion, an ansesthetie. 



It is used in dystokia to prevent straining ; in chronic diarrhoea, 

 taeniasis, spasmodic cough and colic. Externally, in liniments as an 

 anodyne and counterirritant in muscular rheumatism and sprains ; 

 by inhalation, a general anaesthetic in surgical operations. 



Dose : For the horse, 1 to 2 drachms ; for the dc^, 2 to 20 minims. 



Describe the treatment of a case of mange in the dog. 



Bathe with warm water and green soap to remove all dirt and 

 scabs. Clip the hair if it is long. Apply daily for four days a mix- 

 ture composed of Peruvian balsam 15 parts, creolin 5 parts, and 

 alcohol 80 parts. Bathe again and repeat the application until the 

 skin appears normal. 



Mention the chief uses of areca. Name two constituents of areca and 

 give their therapeutic uses. 

 Areca is astringent in small doses, but large amounts induce 

 catharsis ; an effective vermicide for dogs, being destructive to both 

 tape- and round-worms. 



Two of its constituents are arecoline and red tannic acid. Are- 

 colrne is used as a quick-acting cathartic in colic, acute laminitis, etc. 



What is the chief value of aspidium? State the dose for the dog. 

 What precautions must be taken when administering 

 aspidium? 

 Chief value is its tseniacide action. Dose of oleoresin aspidium 

 (male fern) for the dog is 15 to 60 minims. 



It should not be given with oils ; they aid its absorption. 



Give the actions and the uses of cannabis indica. State the dose for 

 the horse and for the dog. 

 Cannabis indica is an antispasmodic, anodyne, and narcotic; a 

 cerebrospinal stimulant and aphrodisiac ; increases mental and motor 

 activity, stimulates vasomotor nerves, and depresses sensation. 



It is used to relieve pain, spasm, and nervous irritability. Ser- 

 viceable in colic, tetanus, chorea, and irritable cough. Dose of the 



