106 THE SHOOTER'S GUIDE. 



Fits. 



Bleed the dog, and rub him well with a flat stone, 

 or rough piece of wood. 



Tlie Megrim, or Giddiness in the Head. 

 Bleeding will be sufficient. 



Colds and Coughs. 



Sulphur, cold drawn linseed oil, and saltpetre, of 

 each one ounce; divide it into four doses, giving 

 one every other day, and a table-spoonful of honey 

 daily. 



Tlie Scab in the Ears. 



Boil two ounces of the best shag tobacco, in a 

 quart of water, until it becomes a pint ; into which 

 dip the dog's ears (being very hot) till the water 

 reaches an. inch above the affected part, and the dip- 

 ping should be repeated three successive days. 



ANOTHER EOR THE SAME. One ounce of strong 

 mercurial ointment, and half an ounce of hog's- lard, 

 mixed together. This should be well rubbed in 

 every third day, first washing the ears with soft soap 

 and warm water, 



Sore Ears. 



If the dog's ears be scabby, by being torn in the 

 hedges, or otherwise, anoint them with the oil of bit- 

 ttrr almonds, which alone will be sufficient ; but if 



