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the local chemist, is as follows : " Olive oil and oxide of 

 zinc, each i ounce ; tincture of arnica, 3 drachms ; water 

 8 ounces, to be gently used on the sore places about three 

 times daily. The ointment, green iodide of mercury, i\ 

 drachms to i\ ounces of lard, is likewise good, though I 

 prefer the former. A .dose of Epsom salts, about as much 

 as will lie on a shilling, each morning in addition to either 

 will hasten recovery. Another simple and excellent remedy 

 for ordinary mange is composed of 6 ounces solution of 

 sulphate of iron ; water i pint ; the affected parts to be 

 fomented therewith twice daily. Fowler's solution of 

 arsenic may be prescribed with great advantage in the case 

 of skin disease, and, so long as ordinary care be observed, 

 there is little or no danger in giving even comparatively 

 large doses. It must, however, always be taken with the 

 meals, and the most successful results are gained by 

 gradually increasing the dose. Thus begin with say three 

 drops a day sprinkled on the food, adding one drop daily 

 until ten drops are given. If there appear unusual signs of 

 listlessness in the dog, and his eyes become bloodshot, dis- 

 continue the drops altogether for a week, and then recom- 

 mence with the small dose. This treatment carefully 

 followed will cure even the most obstinate cases. A mixed, 

 wholesome diet, including only a fair proportion of meat, 

 is best whilst the dog is under the influence of the medicine. 

 Of the various advertised lotions, that prepared by Elias 

 Bishop in almost all cases proves perfectly successful, and 

 it possesses a great advantage, being thoroughly cleanly 

 and simple in its application. 



Canker in the ear is a common ailment, often brought on 

 by damp and neglect, always troublesome to cure if allowed 

 to run too long without being attended to. The early 



