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These are mixed with a httle butter, and given 

 every other moniing, for a few times. 



Canker in the Ear, 



Is frequently among dogs that are over-fed ; the 

 humours fly to the ear, and by incessant scratching, 

 a scab is soon produced. 

 In the early stages, use — 



Sugar of Lead - - - half a drachm. 

 R-ain Water . - - - 4 ounces. 

 When ulceration ensues, apply — 



White Vitriol - - - 1 6 grains, 



mixed with a decoction of oak-bark. 



Exercise and purgatives are essentially necessary in 

 cases of ulceration ; and all dogs with long hair are 

 more subject to this disease than any others. 



A decoction of tobacco-water is frequently very 

 serviceable. 



Sore Feet and Ears, 



When brought on by thorns, &c. from the hedges, 

 are easily cured with salt and vinegar : tar and lard is 

 preferred by some. 



Canker in the Lips 

 Is successfully treated with alum-water 



3 p 



