506 MODERN FARRIER. 



25. Venomous Bites. 



On this subject, Mr. Beckford observes, "^ Hounds 

 sometimes are bitten by vipers — sweet-oil has been 

 long esteemed as a certain antidote; some should be 

 applied to the part and some taken inwardly; though 

 a friend of mine informs me that the common cheese 

 rennet, externally applied, is a more efficacious re- 

 medy than oil for the bite of a viper,' 



26. Rickets. 



Puppies are very liable to lickets, particularly 

 pugs and small terriers. These is a breed of large 

 terriers in whom this deformity is hereditary : these 

 are called wry-legged, and are much used for hunt- 

 ing rabbits, Lc. The affection attacks all the joints 

 of the extremities, which it enlarges, and also makes 

 the limbs crooked. Cleanliness, good air, free exer- 

 cise, and wholesome food, will commonly prevent it, 

 and will also amend it in those already affected. 



37. Fleas and Ticks. 



These insects are exceedingly troublesome to dogs. 

 Common soap and warm water made into a strong 

 lather, and left on the dog for a day, will remove 

 them for a time. To be repeated when the incon- 

 veniency recurs. 



Also sweet oil, or four ounces of shag tobacco 

 steeped in three quarts of water ; to be well rubbed 

 in before the fire. 



Also, Scotch snufF, or trooper's ointment, rubbed 

 all over him. In hot weather, and if the dog have 

 much hair (the case with setters and springers), it 

 will be necessary to repeat the dressing very often. 



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