r)5G MANUAL OF MODERN FARRIERY. 



THORNS. 



During the sporting season, dogs are very liable to get 

 thorns in their feet ; and when these cannot be picked out, a 

 poultice of ground lintseed or boiled oatmeal may be ap- 

 plied, the surface of which must be rubbed with butter or 

 lard, to keep it clean. This will have the effect of sucking 

 out the thorn. But if it fails to do so on the first applica- 

 tion, a second must be applied. 



FLEAS AND TICKS, ETC. 



Dogs are very liable to be molested by these insects, which 

 are very troublesome to them. The most effectual remedy 

 is to rub the whole animal all over with train-oil, allow it 

 to remain from half-an-hour to three quarters, and then wash 

 it off with salt of tartar. Or soda and warm water. Soft- 

 soap made into a thick paste and rubbed over the body 

 will have the same effect ; it must be allowed to remain on 

 an hour before washing it off. Warm water is all that is 

 required. 



CHAPTER lY. 



OPERATIONS. 



BLOOD-LETTING. 



The best way to perform this operation on the dog, is to 

 take the blood from the jugular-vein. Tie a ligature pretty 

 tight round the animal's neck, close to the shoulders, and 

 when the vein has risen enough to be seen distinctly, take a 



