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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 given 
the treatment recommended by Dr. Cobbold. 
The usual anthelmintics in canine practice are: 
Turpentine...............0.. 20—60 minims, 
Santonine ........cseeeeee ee I— 3 grains. 
Aréca-nut) ....6.ces cneas owes 30—60 grains. 
Pomegranate Bark ...... 1— 3 drachms. 
Oil of Male Fern......... Io—20 minims, 
Caloitiel secu iaeeavceere I— 3 grains. 
Stinking Hellebore ... 5—1IO grains. 
Indian or Carolina Pink 
Infusion ....... eee I— 2 tablespoonfuls. 
Kousso (Abyssinian) .... 2— 4 drachms. 
Kamala (Indian) . ...... 2— 4 drachms 
Wormwood .........6ee00 I10—30 grains. 
Powdered Glass .....+..++. 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 egg, 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 cach of gentian 
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