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3. Lotmisfor Sprains. — Tincture of arnica, 2 fluid oz. *, 

 spirit of wine, 6 fluid oz. Mix. Apply a thtn bandage 

 to the affected part, and keep it constantly wet with the 

 lotion to ensure cold by evaporation. 



4. Goulard's extract of lead, 2 fluid oz. ; dilute acetic 

 acid, 2 fluid oz. ; distilled water, i pint. Apply as 

 No. I. 



N.B. The dog must be muzzled to prevent his licking 

 the application. 



5. Healing Lotion for Wotmds. — Sulphate of zinc. 

 I oz. ; sugar of lead, i oz. ; soft water, i quart. Shake 

 well before using, and dash the fluid, upon the wound 

 direct from the bottle. Muzzle the dog. 



6. Cooling Lotion in Bruises or Cuts. — Extract of lead, 

 I drm. ; tincture of arnica, J to i drm. ; water, \ pint. 

 Mix, and apply constantly by means of a sponge. 



7. Cooling Lotion in Stiffness from Bruises or Work. — 

 Tincture of arnica, i drm.; spirit of wine, 7 drms. Mix, 

 and rub well into the part, before the fire, with the hand. 



8. Lotion for the Eyes. — Sulphate of zinc, 20 to 25 grs. ; 

 water, 6 oz. Mix. 



9. Very Strong One, and only to be Dropped in. — Nitrate 

 of silver, 5 to 8 grs. \ distilled water, i oz. Mix, and use 

 with a camel-hair brush. 



10. For Lnternal Canker. — Nitrate of silver, 10 grs.; 

 distilled water, i oz. Mix, and drop in every night. 



Ointments. — Unguents, or Ointments, are soft com- 

 positions finding their base in pure hog's lard, with which 

 some special curative remedy is incorporated, examples 

 of which will be found under Anodynes, Astringents, 

 Blisters, &c. They are easily applied, and as a rule 

 remarkably effective, the emollient action of the grease, 

 combined with needful friction, being conducive to the 

 free absorption of the remedy which gives the essential 

 character to the compound. 



1. Ointment for Mange. — Iodide of sulphur, i drm.; 

 pure lard, 10 drms. Mix, and apply with moderate 

 friction. Being non-poisonous, there is no fear of danger 

 from absorption, or being licked by the patient. 



2. Green iodide of mercury, i drm. ; lard, 10 drms. 



