This section is from the book "Everything About The Dogs", by Alvin George Eberhart. Also available from Amazon: Everything About Dogs.
By this you will understand, as meant, a sudden, violent straining of a tendon, or ligament, caused by extreme or long-continued exertion, stepping on something, or by getting his foot into & hole while running, causing a twist of limb or body from the natural position. Sudden and severe pain is followed by inflammation. You can discover the exact seat of the injury by passing the hand over the back, shoulder, or limb which seems to be affected. " Rest is necessary and advisable in such cases, and also to give a cooling aperient, such as the "Mild Purgative."
Syrup of buckthorn ........................... 3 parts.
Syrup of white poppies ........................ 1 part.
Castor oil .................................... 2 parts.
Dose for 15 lb. to 20 lb. dog is a tablespoonful; larger dogs two tablespoonfuls as a dose. Shake bottle well
As soon as possible bathe with water as warm as the dog can bear it, and then rub the part with Liniment for Sprains, Bruises, etc., at least three times a day.
 
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