windpipe. The following table of medicines with 

 their doses and theapeutic actions will be of value to 

 fanciers in treating diseases. 



Laudanum (Tincture Opium) dose one-half to 

 three drops useful in allaying pain and to arrest the 

 discharges of diarrhoea, enteritis, etc. 



Alum (astringent) dose one-fourth to one grain, 

 useful in the treatment of canker, diphtheria, and iu 

 some causes of diari-hoea and influenza. 



Santonin (vermifuge) dose one-twentith grain, 

 the best remedy in removing intestinal worms. To 

 be repeated often, followed with cathartic. 



Cod Liver Oil excellent in treating wasting di- 

 seases such as going light etc. Give three to five drops 

 in a capsule at a dose three times daily. 



Sulphate Magnesia (Epson Salts) dose one to 

 five grains used as a cathartic and antiseptic. 



Phosphate Soda (mild aperient) and stimulant to 

 the liver, dose one to five grains of especial value in 

 liver troubles where the droppings are black, tarry and 

 offensive, also in cases of constipation ultimating with 

 diarrhoea. 



Castor Oil (purgative) dose one to five drops 

 given in a capsule. Beneficial in healing the bowels 

 after a severe enteritis etc. 



Gentian Root (bitter tonic) dose one-half to two 

 grains a general tonic, of use to restore a bird's a|'- 

 petite. Gentian (fluid extract) dose one-half to one 

 drop, same as root in action. 



Quinine Sulphate (tonic) dose one-eighth to one- 

 fourth grain. 



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