THE DOG—DISEASES AND THEIR TREATMENT. 347 
TREATMENT.—Clip the lashes close and wash the parts night and 
morning, to avoid the gluing process. If crusts have formed, soften and 
remove them with warm water, avoiding all force in taking away any de- 
posit. Mercurius corrosivus should be given night and morning, an appli- 
cation being made on the eyelids composed of one grain of the same and 
one drachm of cosmoline, this being put on with a camel’s-hair brush. 
CANKER IN THE Ear.—This is a disorder occurring mainly in old 
dogs, or fat, over-fed ones. It may result from distemper, and is often 
caused by exposure to cold and dampness. Its symptoms are shaking of 
the head; whining; rubbing the ear against any object, or scratching it, 
followed by howls of pain; the inside of the ear is red; in a few days an 
offensive discharge comes from the ear, which increases in quantity. The 
disease is liable to become permanent if neglected. 
TREATMENT.—Give belladonna at first, previous to the discharge, for 
red, swollen inside of the ear. Mercurius is needed when there is a thick, 
offensive discharge, tinged with blood; pulsatilla, for thin discharge, or 
when distemper is the cause; and arsenicum if there be weakness, and irri- 
tation of the skin from the discharge. Frequently wash the ear with warm 
water and inject warm milk and water into it with a small syringe. When 
the discharge decreases, use a lotion composed of one drachm of carbolic 
acid, two drachms of glycerine, and six ounces of water. 
DEAFNESS.—Distemper, fever, inflammation of the brain, general de-. 
bility, hardened wax, canker, or old age may cause dleafness. 
TREATMENT.—When the hearing fails, ascertain whether hardened 
wax is the cause. If so, inject a little warm water and pure castile soap 
twice a day, until the wax is soft enough to be removed. If distemper is 
the cause, give pulsatilla; if fever or inflammation of the brain, belladonna; 
if canker, hepar. 
Scurry Ears.—Scurf occurs more frequently on the ears of dogs 
with short hair. It usually starts from the tip and extends to the roots. Its 
causes are improper food, filth, sudden disappearance of mange, and natural 
tendency. 
TREATMENT.—Arsenicum is to be given for dry, hot ears, the scurf 
falling in scales; sulphur for rapidly spreading scurf, and itching; hepar for 
tender ears and moisture under the scurf. Wash the ears once daily with 
warm water and soap, dry them, and apply with a sponge a lotion made of 
one part of glycerine and six of water. 
SwELLING of THE Ears.—A pale, straw-colored fluid sometimes 
accumulates between the outside and inside layers of the skin, generally as 
a result of an injury. It may increase slowly or rapidly. It is best to open 
the swelling at once, on the inside of the ear at the lowest point, and press 
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