THE DOG. lO/ 



they are sore within, then mix with the above tar 

 and hog's-lard. 



The Canker in the Lips. 



Melt a lump of alum in some water, with which 

 rub the affected parts two or three times a-day. 



A Swelling in the Throat. 



Three pounds of mutton suet, one pound and a 

 half of gum-elemi, and eleven ounces of common 

 turpentine ; the gum and suet to be melted and 

 strained, and the turpentine to be added while it is 

 hot : anoint the affected part. 



ANOTHER FOR THE SAME. Wash the swelling 

 with salt and vinegar mixed, but not too strong, and 

 then anoint it with oil of camomile. 



Films growing over the Eyes. 



. Let white vitriol, the size of a pea, be put into 

 half a pint of spring water; let it remain for one 

 day, then soak a bit of fine cloth in the liquor, and 

 bathe the dog's eyes ; immediately after, bathe them 

 in spring water : this should be done twice a-day. 



Sprains in the Shoulder, or any Part except the 

 Legs and Feet. 



Two ounces of spirit of wine, one ditto of turpen- 

 tine, mixed well together, and vegetos mineral water 

 very strong : to be applied before the fire. 



