The dog's medical dictionary : an encyclopædia of the diseases, their diagnosis & treatment, and the physical development of the dog / by A.J. Sewell.

Sewell, A. J. (Alfred Joseph)

Date:: 1907

Credit: The dog's medical dictionary : an encyclopædia of the diseases, their diagnosis & treatment, and the physical development of the dog / by A.J. Sewell. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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$Ecthyma] 9^ [Ecthyma Recipe: The Dressing: Resorcin, - - - - I scruple. Cyllin, - - - - 15 minims. Almond Oil, I ounce. Mix. Ecthyma: Sympto7ns: A skin disease, characterised by the formation of a number of small pustules, which the dog generally breaks by licking or scratching, and a running sore is produced. Treatment: The part should be cleaned with a weak solution of Pearson’s disinfectant fluid, or with a teaspoonful boracic acid in half a pint of water, then gently dried with a soft cloth, and the following lotion applied and repeated often :— Recipe: Prepared Chalk, - - - - 2 ounces. Wright’s Solution Coal Tar, - ^ ounce. Lime Water to - - - - 8 ounces. Well shake before using. Treat dog for worms, and give following pills:— Recipe: Arsenious Acid, - - - - \ grain. Reduced Iron, - - - - 40 grains. Sulphate Quinine, - - - 12 grains. Extract Gentian, q.s. Mix. Divide into 12, 24, 36, or 48 pills.^ One to be given twice a day, after food.$