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500 MODERN FARRIER. 



The habitual piles will be greatly relieved by the 

 use of the following ointment : 



Sugar of lead, _ - 6 grains. 

 Tar, - - - - half a drachm. 

 Elder ointment or lard, 3 drachms. 



Mix, and anoint the affected part with it two or 

 three times a day. 



16. Swelling in the Throat. 



This is a very common and troublesome complaint 

 among small dogs. The following remedies will 

 seldom fail to effect a ciu-e: 



Fresh mutton suet, - - 2 pounds. 

 Gum elemi, . ., - i pound. 

 Common turpentine - 10 ounces. 



The gum and suet to be melted and strained, and 

 the turpentine to be added while hot. Anoint the 

 affected part with it. 



Or, wash the swelling with salt and vinegar mix- 

 ed, but not too strong, and then anoint it with oil 

 of camomile. 



17. Sore Ears. 



A dog's ears may become scabby by being torn 

 in the hedges, or otherwise. In this case, anoint 

 them with oil of bitter almonds, which will be suf- 

 ficient. If they be sore within, mix with it tar and 

 lard. 



18. Sore Feet. 



Sore feet are cured with brine, or salt and vinegar ; 

 a handful of salt to a pint of vinegar. Stale urine 

 }s also used for this purpose. 



