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MANUAL OF MODERN FARRIERY 
slight pull will separate it; (but this operation should 
never be performed on a setter, springer, or cocker;) after 
which the dew-claws must be taken off with scissors. 
It is necessary to give physic to females when their young 
ones are removed from them. Three of the following laxa¬ 
tive balls, given every alternate day, will have the desired 
effect 
Jalap, in powders . . 20 grains, 
Calomel ... 4 grains; 
to be made into a small ball or pill with treacle. But 
during the process of drying up the milk, as little liquid a.s 
possible must be given to her, which should consist entirely 
of water. Whey is recommended by some veterinarians, as 
being a less abrupt transition from their former diet, and 
containing but little nutriment. 
In the event of this not proving effectual, the laxative 
balls must be continued, and the teats of the animal rubbed 
twice a day with a composition of goose-grease and rum, in 
equal proportions ; or brandy and salad-oil, used in the 
same way, will have a similar effect. This treatment conti¬ 
nued for three or four days generally answers the purpose. 
But if, in spite of strict attention to the above appliances for 
dispersing the milk, it accumulates in large quantity, which 
will sometimes be the case, it will be necessary to draw off 
some of the mi x: by means of a nipple-glass, or sucking-pipe, 
to relieve the animal from the pain of her udder being dis¬ 
tended. A mixture of warm vinegar and brandy may be 
also successfully applied to dry up the milk. 
In breeding pointers and setters, some sportsmen are 
anxious to have the puppies produced at such a time as to 
become fit for breaking in the succeeding spring, so as to be 
ready for hunting in the autumn ; and also that the bitch 
may not be in case, so as to prevent her from running along 
