Powdered pleurisy root, 1 tea-spoonful.
" marshmallow root, 1 table-spoonful.
Mix, and divide into three parts; one to be given every four hours.
Should vomiting be a predominant symptom, a small quantity of saleratus,
dissolved in spearmint tea, may be given.
Should not this treatment give relief, make a fomentation of hops, and
apply it to the belly; and give half an ounce of manna. The only
articles of food and drink should consist of barley gruel and mush. If,
however, the dog betrays great heat, thirst, panting, and restlessness,
a small quantity of cream of tartar may be added to the barley gruel.
The bath and clysters may be repeated, if necessary.