356 DISEASES OF dogs: THE EAR. 



liberal allowance of animal food to support their 

 vigour ; but this subjects tliem to several com- 

 plaints. After the season is over, the quantity of 

 animal food should be diminished, and that of ve- 

 getables increased ; and they should have regular 

 exercise, and be physicked, and then they will by 

 no means be so liable to this disease. In most 

 cases, the following mercurial oil will effect a 

 cure, without other remedies being resorted to ; 

 but it is generally better to physic the dog once or 

 twice, and it will also be right to observe the ne- 

 cessary precautions as to diet and exercise. 



(RECIPE, No. 43.) 



Mercurial Oil. 



Take — Olive oil, one ounce; 



Calomel, one drachm and a half: 

 Mix, and shake when used. 



This oil should be rubbed on the affected part 

 morning and evening, for the space of five minutes. 

 In some obstinate cases, and especially when the 

 eyes are also affected, a seton in the neck will be 

 proper, and the alterative ball (No. 35, p. 341) 

 should also be administered every day. 



