4 io REMEDIES SUITED TO THE DOG. 



Diuretic and alterative bolus : 



41. — Iodide of potassium, 2 to 4 grains. 

 Nitre, 3 to 6 grains. 

 Digitalis, \ grain. 

 * Extract of camomile, 5 grains. 

 Mix, and give all or part. 



EMBROCATIONS. 



These external applications, otherwise called liniments, are 

 extremely useful in the dog, for strains, or sometimes to relieve 

 muscular inflammation, or chronic rheumatism of the joints. 

 Mustard, ammonia, laudanum, and turpentine, are the chief agents 

 employed. 



Mustard embrocation : 



42. — Best mustard, 3 to 5 ounces. 

 Liquor of ammonia, 1 ounce. 

 Spirit of turpentine, 1 ounce. 

 Mix into a thin paste, and rub into the part affected. 



Embrocation for strains or rheumatism : 



43. — Spirit of turpentine. 

 Liquor of ammonia. 

 Laudanum, of each J ounce. 

 Mix, and shake well before using, then rub in. 



EMETICS. 



Emetics are very commonly used in the diseases of the dog, 

 and sometimes act very beneficially; but they have a tendency 

 to weaken the stomach, and should therefore be used with caution. 

 If not frequently resorted to no harm is likely to accrue, as 

 vomiting is almost a natural process in the dog. 



