WOUNDS 633 



let them be well washed with a solution of soda, and 

 then the following mixture applied three or four times 

 a day with a feather : — 



Sulphuric acid . . , 6 drops, 

 Tincture ot myrrh . , , i ounce. 



V/OUNDS. 



Dogs are very liable to be wounded v/hen in 

 pursuit of game, or in their ardour in ranging to 

 find it. 



When these wounds are of a superficial kind, they 

 will only require to be washed, and afterwards, by the 

 dog constantly licking them, they soon heal. But 

 where they are of a more serious character, other means 

 must be adopted. The mode of cure will depend upon 

 the situation and nature of the wound, and other 

 circumstances. 



We would, however, generally recommend that they 

 should be washed with Friar's balsam, or tincture of 

 myrrh. But when they are severe, it would be prudent 

 to have the advice of a veterinary surgeon. 



SPRAINS AND BRUISES. 



Like wounds, it v/ould be difficult to recommend a 

 specific which may be generally useful, as these may 

 vary so much in situation and degree ; therefore 

 veterinary aid will be necessary ; but when that cannot 

 be easily obtained, we would recommend the following 

 applications, to be well rubbed on the parts affected : — 



Spirit of turpentine . . . i ounce, 

 Spirit of wine .... 2 ounces. 



Or where there is heat and swelling accompanying the 



