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sprain, the following lotion will be found the best, if 

 diligently applied : 



Sugar of lead ... 2 ounces, 

 Vinegar .... i pint; 



to be kept on the part with rags well wetted in the 

 lotion ; and when the inflammation is completely 

 removed, use the following embrocation : 



Soft soap .... i ounce, 



Spirit of wine i ounce, 



Spirit of turpentine . . i ounce, 



Green elder ointment . . i ounce. 



For a strained leg or foot, the following embrocation 

 will be found effectual in removing it : 



Camphor .... 2 ounces, 

 Spirit of wine ... 2 ounces. 



When the camphor is dissolved, add to it Goulard's 

 extract, one ounce, and the gall of an ox, and rub the 

 part affected twice or thrice a day. Fomentations of 

 hot water or camomile flowers will also be of much 

 service. For swelling of the stifle, an ounce of 

 tincture of cantharides added to the above, will be 

 found useful to rub the part with. 



SCALDS. 



The ordinary application of lime and oil is the 

 best, to be used immediately after the dog has been 

 scalded, taking care to cover up the part, and secure 

 it in such a way that the dog cannot lick it off. 

 Next day, when the heat has subsided, the animal 

 may be permitted to lick the part, and if the blister 

 be broken, all that will be necessary is to allow nature 

 to work her own cure, which will be facilitated by 



