Symptoms. — A red and inflamed appearance 

 of tlie ears which have a heated feeling to the 

 touch. Violent shaking of the head, scratching 

 at the butt of the ear, often accompanied by 

 whining or cries of pain. Pressing the ear to the 

 ground. Tenderness to manipulation. A dark 

 brown discharge, sometimes blood and pus, hav- 

 ing an unpleasant odor. If the ear is thoroughly 

 cleansed, small bright red spots will be observed. 



Treatme7il, — If the animal is in high condi- 

 tion a sharp purgative should be given. Jalap 

 will answer as well as anything. Increase the 

 amount of exercise and restrict the diet to well 

 boiled vegetables, cabbage, turnips, carrots, po- 

 tatoes, etc. The ears should be thoroughly 

 cleansed at least once a day, using warm water, 

 adding ten drops of carbolic acid to the quart. 

 Castile soap and a fine sponge or syringe will 

 be necessary to remove all the discharge from the 

 inside of the ears. If the syringe is employed, 

 gentleness in its use should be observed. As a 

 local application. Glover' s Canker Wash should 

 be used night and morning, warming it slightly 

 to prevent any shock to the ear which is now 

 particularly sensitive. If the trouble does not 

 yield to this treatment as rapidly as is desired, 

 it would be well to give Glover' s Blood Purifier 

 internally, Old cases require persistent treat- 

 ment. Should the trouble arise from impover- 



