The diseases of live stock and their most efficient remedies; . o c \^ m %• %. Canler of the Ear. 423 This is to be applied one day, washed off the next withsoft soap and warm water, and then the ointment rubbed inagain, and so on until three applications have been made andwashed off. The dog should then be well, but the processmust be repeated if the itching returns. Another usefulmange ointment is— Take Tanners oil 1 quart. Spirits of turpentine, 1 gill. Flour of sulphur, half pound. Mix and use as the last. If the dog is in poor condition, it will add to the certaintyof this treatment if he
The diseases of live stock and their most efficient remedies; . o c \^ m %• %. Canler of the Ear. 423 This is to be applied one day, washed off the next withsoft soap and warm water, and then the ointment rubbed inagain, and so on until three applications have been made andwashed off. The dog should then be well, but the processmust be repeated if the itching returns. Another usefulmange ointment is— Take Tanners oil 1 quart. Spirits of turpentine, 1 gill. Flour of sulphur, half pound. Mix and use as the last. If the dog is in poor condition, it will add to the certaintyof this treatment if he is given two or three drops of Fow-lers solution of arsenic, two or three times a day, for a weekor two. This has a specific effect on the hair and skin ofanimals. CANKER OF THE EAR. Causes.—Canker generally arises from some local injuryto the ear, by hitting it against an object, or by rubbing itagainst the collar, chain, etc. The itching leads the animalto flap the ear violently, and scratch it with his paw. Thisaggravates the sore until it becomes intractable and ma
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