652 MANUAL OF MODERN FARRIERY. 



recommended in the common complaint, the scabs should be 

 picked off, and the fresh sore rubbed with the following solu- 

 tion : — 



Corrosive sublimate . . . ^ .ounce, 

 Spirit of wine, or strong whisky . -^ pint ; 

 which should be applied with a small piece of sponge. 

 The ordinary remedy is the following : — 



Strong mercurial ointment . . 8 ounces, 

 Venice turpentine . . .2 ounces. 

 Hogs' lard .... 1 pound : 

 the turpentine and mercurial ointment to be well rubbed 

 together until properly incorporated. An ounce of this to 

 be rubbed on the parts affected daily for three days. It 

 should be well washed off on the fourth day ; but if the 

 redness continues on the fifth, another application will be 

 indispensable. 



It will be necessary to administer the following alter- 

 ative : — 



iEthiop's mineral . , 1 ounce, 

 Cream of tartar . . 1 ounce, 



Nitre ... .2 drachms ; 



to be divided into from sixteen to twenty-four doses, accord- 

 ing to the size of the dog, and one given every morning and 

 evening. 



FOUL COATS. 



Sometimes the coats of dogs stare, that is, the hair stands 

 on end, and assumes an irregular disposition, wliicli condi- 

 tion is termed ybw^ by sportsmen. To obviate this the follow- 

 ing ointment has been found effectual : — 



Sulphur . ... 1 pound, 



Train-oil .... 1 quart, 

 Spirit of turpentine . . 1 pint, 



Soap . . . . l pyyund 



