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substance having accidentally got into the ear, which,, 

 however, seldom happens. If canker is appearing, a slight 

 redness or inflammation will be seen on examining the 

 inside of the ear, whilst the outside will likewise be found 

 unduly warm, even feverish. Wash the ear out carefully 

 with lukewarm water, allowing it to freely enter the 

 passages, which is easily done by holding the head on 

 one side. In an hour after doing this, having let the ear 

 dry without allowing the patient to shake his head, apply 

 some of the following lotion (in the same manner as the 

 water had been used) three times daily : Alum, half an 

 ounce ; vinegar, i ounce ; water, 8 ounces. Follow these 

 directions carefully and a cure will result. The latter will 

 possibly be hastened by morning doses of Epsom salts, and 

 light food, bread and scraps from the house being the best 

 regimen. Another useful recipe is the following : — Olive 

 oil, 8 ounces ; glycerine, half an ounce ; carbolic acid, 

 quarter of an ounce ; Goulard's extract, 2 ounces. Care 

 must be taken that the various ingredients are thoroughly 

 mixed and the bottle well shaken before the preparation is 

 applied, which must be done in the manner previously 

 described. Where there are outward sores dress them 

 daily with zinc ointment and ointment of yellow basilicon, 

 using each on alternate days. 



Jaundice or "yellows" (inflammation of the liver) is a 

 common ailment, which, unfortunately, is particularly fatal 

 in its character where dogs are concerned. The symptoms 

 are easily recognised, the yellowness in most cases being 

 first apparent in the eyes or under the fore legs. Calomel 

 is the usual remedy, a pill containing 2 grains and 1 grain 

 of opium being given every six hours. Mustard plaisters 

 over the region of the liver are to be recommended. Food 



