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dose can be repeated occasionally, but not 

 too often, as the sweet oil and syrup of 

 buckthorn should be used if the constipa- 

 tion is obstinate. 



It is always advisable to treat this dis- 

 order externally in addition to the internal 

 remedies prescribed ; and, as there is a pos- 

 sibility that mange, instead of eczema, may 

 be the cause of the trouble, it is best to 

 apply a remedy that will be suitable in 

 either case. The best remedy that I have 

 ever used is an ointment made as follows: 

 Balsam of Peru and sulphur, each one 

 ounce ; lard, six ounces. These should be 

 thoroughly mixed together without heat- 

 ing, unless the lard is very cold and hard, 

 in W'hich case it may be slightly warmed, 

 but not melted. A large earthen plate and 

 a case knife will do admirably for the mix- 

 ing, or a sheet of heavy paper will answer 

 if the plate Is not handy. The ointment 

 should be freely applied to the affected 

 parts three or four times a day, and w^ell 



