368 DISEASES OF CATTMI. 



carbolized water, using a syringe for the purpose. If the abscess 

 recurs, open it again, wash it out. and inject tincture of iodin. or fill 

 it with iodoform. 



FUNGOID GROWTHS. 



As a result of laceration or wound of any kind, fungous growths 

 may develop on the ear, characterized by a raw. bleeding, granulating 

 surface, with a tendency to become pendulous. 



Treatment. — The whole tumor or diseased structure should be cut 

 away, and the wound treated daily with a dressing of carbolized cos- 

 moline or turpentine and sweet oil, 1 part of the former to 4 of the 

 latter. 



FOREIGN BODIES IN THE EAR. 



Bugs have been known to gain entrance into the ear of an animal. 

 I once removed an acorn from the ear of a cow that had been roaming 

 in the woods. Accidentally, pieces of wood from a stanchion may 

 become lodged in the ear. 



Syrroptoms. — A continuous uneasiness or frequent shaking of the 

 head, occasionally the manifestation of exceeding great pain. The 

 animal may rub the head and ear against trees or other objects in an 

 endeavor to dislodge the offending body. 



Treat^iient. — A careful examination will reveal the offending cause, 

 which may be removed with a pair of forceps or scraped out with a 

 hairpin or piece of wire bent at one end. If much inflammation 

 exists, the ear may be swollen so that the foreign substance will be 

 hidden from sight; then a probe may be inserted to feel for the 

 object, which, when located, should be removed, even if it becomes 

 necessaiy to split the ear at the base to do so. Afterwards treat the 

 ear with frequent warm water fomentations and the injection of 

 soapy water or oil and water. 



SCURFY EARS. 



Cattle are subject to scurfy ears, which may be due to a general 

 morbid condition of the skin, or may be confined to the ears alone. 

 The affected animal shows an inclination to rub the ear ; thick scales 

 of scurf collect on it, which sometimes have the appearance of hard, 

 di'y, homy scales. This condition is chiefly due to a faulty secretion 

 of the sebaceous glands of the ear. Thoroughly clean the ear with a 

 stiff brush, then anoint it, so far as affected, with vaseline 4 parts to 

 1 part of white precipitate ointment. If the scurfy ears are only a 

 part of a general scurfiness of the skin, the condition of the animal 

 needs attention. (See " Pityriasis," p. 341.) 



