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Turpentine 20-60 minims. 



Santonine 1-3 draehms. 



Areca-nut 30-60 grains. ,,. 



Pomegranate Bark 1-3 drachms. 



Oil of Male Fern 10-20 minims. 



Calomel- 1-3 grains. 



Stinking Hellebore 5-10 grains. 



Indian or Carolina Pink 



Infusion *. 1-2 tablespoonfuls. 



Kousso (Abyssinian) 2-4 drachms. 



itamala (Indian) 2-4 drachms. 



Wormwood 10-30 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 fasting, 

 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 sixty 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 each of gentian, quassia, 

 and sulphate of iron, and made up with conserve of red roses 

 or treacle. 



According to Pavesi, a combination of santonine and 

 sodium bicarbonate, with soluble albumen, forms a good 

 vermifuge (in human practice). The preparation is made by 

 heating together one part of santonine, four parts of sodium 

 bicarbonate, and two parts of dried soluble albumen, with 

 sufficient water at 60° or 70° C, imtil the whole is dissolved, 

 and the solution evaporated with a gentle heat to dryness. 

 The " albuminate of santonine and soda " forms white shining 

 scales, soluble in water. Mineral acids precipitate the san- 



