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water is as useful as any other application. Six 

 ounces of methylated spirit mixed with the same 

 quantity of vinegar makes a good evaporating 

 lotion, and the bruised part should be wetted with 

 this several times a day. The same treatment will 

 answer for sprains, more especially if a bandage is 

 applied around the sprained part. 



Bee, Wasp and Adder Stings 



Instances have been recorded in which dogs have 

 been severely stung by bees, resulting in the death 

 of the animals. It commonly happens that the dog, 

 in order to rid itself of the source of the irritation, 

 snaps at the bees, and this results in the animal 

 being severely stung inside the mouth and at the 

 back part of the throat. Convulsions usually come 

 on, and in spite of treatment the dog usually dies. 

 As an external application a solution of ammonia, or 

 vinegar, or powdered blue is as useful as any remedy, 

 and to prevent the convulsions it is advisable to give 

 a mixture of bromide of potassium and hydrate of 

 chloral, that is, provided the dog is able to swallow. 

 From ten to thirty grains of each of these drugs may 

 be given every three or four hours in a tablespoonful 

 of water; but after the first three doses have been 

 administered the chloral should be discontinued, but 

 the bromide may be continued for several days. 



