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The most frequent remedy is burning out the sore, 

 by means of a cauteriser, or with some caustic sub- 

 stances. But the following is more effectual : 



Nitrated mercury . . 2 drachms, 



Turner's cerate ... 2 drachms, 



Lard 2 ounces, 



Bees' wax J ounce. 



It must be well mixed together, and applied twice a 

 day. The part must be covered with a cloth, well 

 secured, otherwise the dog will remove all the oint- 

 ment by scratching. 



The following has also been found effectual : 



Corrosive sublimate . . 4 grains, 

 Milk of sulphur j scruple, 



Turner's cerate i drachm. 



The following wash may be applied when the case 

 is not severe, and will generally prove effectual : 



Corrosive sublimate . . 6 grains, 

 Rose-water .... 5 ounces. 



CANKER IN THE EAR. 



This consists of an ulcerating sore, which spreads 

 widely if not stopped in time. 



The treatment consists in syringing the affected 

 ear or ears out, thereby removing all wax, etc., and 

 thereafter injecting a mild astringent lotion. If this 

 does not affect a cure the animal had better be handed 

 over to the veterinary surgeon for further treatment. 



THE COMMON MANGE. 



This is a common disease among dogs, and is 

 attributed to filth, want of proper exercise, and foul 

 feeding. It is a chronic inflammation of the skin, 



