This section is from the book "The Druggist's General Receipt Book", by Henry Beasley. Also available from Amazon: The druggist's general receipt book.
1. Lard 1
resin 4
; melt together, and stir in 1/2
lapis ealaminaris. - Clater.
2. Zinc ointment 1 oz., yellow basilicon 3 oz.
3. Tar ointment mixed with a little soap.
Sulphur 4 oz., Venice turpentine 1 oz., old lard 8 oz., mercurial oinment 1 oz; the animal to be previously scrubbed all over with a good soap lather. [The above alterative powders should be given at the same time.]
Soft soap 4 oz., camphor (powdered with spirit) 1/4 oz., mercurial ointment 1/2 oz. It must be carefully washed off.
N.B. - The doses required, vary considerably, according to the strength and size of the dog, which should always be duly considered.
 
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