78 THE farmer's veterinarian 



SULPHATE OF COPPER 



This is commonly known as blue vitriol or blut- 

 stone. It is excellent when given internally for 

 checking discharges, especially those of a chronic 

 catarrhal nature. It may also be used as a wash 

 for wounds, when a weak solution is made, and maj'- 

 be dusted on the wound every day or two in case 

 proud flesh forms. 



SULPHATE OF IRON 



Green vitriol, or copperas, as it is commonly 

 known, is a splendid mineral tonic, and is com- 

 monly used in combination with gentian, equal 

 parts of the two. Use when the system is badly 

 run down. It is also excellent as a worm powder. 



Dose : For horses and cattle, i teaspoonful three 

 times a day; sheep and pigs, one-half teaspoonful. 



SUGAR OF LEAD 



This is frequently called acetate of lead. It is 

 seldom used internally, but quite generally exter- 

 nally for healing washes, particularly for the eye. 



SWEET SPIRITS OF NITER 



This sweet-tasting and smelling preparation is 

 obtained from alcohol, and is in the form of a clear 

 liquid. It acts upon the kidneys and skin and is 

 commonly given in the drinking water of animals. 

 It is used in combination with other medicines for 

 colic and indigestion. It thus acts upon the bowels 

 and stomach and relieves pain and dissipates the 

 gases. In giving to animals mix in a pint of kike- 

 warm water and give as a drench. 



