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rOR THE BITE OF THE ADDER, ETC. 



Adders are numerous in many of the mosses of 

 this country, as well as in woods (particularly 

 coppice woods), and are not uncommon on many 

 of the gi-ouse mountains. The adder is seldom 

 the attacking party, but will seek his hole on 

 being disturbed ; but it sometimes happens that 

 dogs come upon these reptiles suddenly, and a bite 

 may be the consequence. Any kind of vegetable 

 oil applied externally and administered internally, 

 will prevent e^-il consequences, if resorted to im- 

 mediately ; but if neglected the bite of the adder 

 or ^iper may result in death. The remedy is, 

 however, simple and unfailing; and is generally 

 obtainable at anv farm-house. 



SCAB IN THE EARS 



Often proceeds from the edges of the ears being 

 torn by brambles, &c., in the field ; and, so long 

 as the dog is in work, it is not easily got rid of. 

 It will soon disappear if the parts are well washed 

 with warm water, and gentle purging medicine is 

 administered internally when the animal is suffered 

 to rest. Mercurial ointment is recommended ; 

 but is no more effective than the mode pointed out. 



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