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plication. It requires the same general treatment, but no applica- 

 tion to the internal passage. 



POLYPI sometimes occur in the ear, and can only be removed 

 by extraction with the forceps. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE LAEYNX AND THROAT. BLAIN. 



BLAIN is said to attack the dog as well as the cow and horse, 

 but I have never seen or known of a case. It appears to be 

 a vesicular disease of the mucous membrane of the mouth, 

 stomach, and intestines, and shows itself chiefly under the tongue. 

 Mr. Youatt recommends the vesicles to be freely opened, and 

 the mouth washed with a solution of chloride of lime. Stomachic 

 medicines and nourishing diet are also recommended by him. 



SIMPLE INFLAMMATION OF THE LARYNX is a very common 

 complaint in the dog, and can only be known from bronchitis 

 or pneumonia by the use of the ear or stethoscope. If there 

 is quick and painful breathing, especially if there is some little 

 noise accompanying it, as if the dog was breathing through a 

 sponge, suspicion should be aroused, and the ear applied to the 

 chest ; when, if no unusual sounds can be distinguished, we may 

 be pretty certain the disease is confined to the larynx and 

 windpipe. When acute, large bleedings are necessary, followed 

 by a blister to the throat, and an active calomel purge. After 



