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two, one applied on each side, and as near to the shoulder 

 as it is possible. The following ointment may be lased to 

 disperse swellings : 



Of fresh mutton. suet, triedy two pounds | 



Of gum-elemi, one pound ; 



Of cx)mmon turpentine, ten ounces. 



The gum is to be melted with the suet, and, when taken 

 from the fire, the turpentine is to be mixed with it, strain- 

 ing the mixture while it is hot. — Dogs frequently are stub:- 

 bed in the foot. The tindure before mentioned, and this, 

 or any digestive ointment, will soon recover them*. — For 

 strains, I use two-thirds of spirits of wine, and one of tur- 

 pentine, mixed up together : the; British oil is also good. 

 Hounds, from blows, or other accidents, are often lame in 

 the stifle : either of these, frequently apphed, and long rest, 

 are the likeliest means that I know of to recover them. — 

 The following excellent remedy for a strain, with which I 

 have cured myself and many others, 1 have also found of 

 benefit to dogs, when strained in the leg or foot : 



Dissolve two ounces of camphire in half apint of spirits 



* An obstinate lameness is sometimes increased by humours : physip, 

 in that case, may be necessary to remove it, 



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