This section is from the book "The Dogs Of Great Britain, America, And Other Countries. Their Breeding, Training, and Management in Health and Disease", by John Henry Walsh (Stonehenge). Also available from Amazon: The Dogs Of Great Britain, America And Other Countries.
Tonics permanently increase the tone or vigor of the system, being particularly useful in the recovery from low fever.
Tonic pill:
62 - Sulphate of quinine, 1 to 3 grains. Extract of hemlock, 2 grains. Ginger, 2 grains.
Mix, and give twice a day.
Tonic mixture:
63 - Compound tincture of bark, 2 ounces. Decoction of yellow bark, 14 ounces.
Mix, and give three tablespoonsfuls twice or thrice daily to a large dog.
 
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