194 THE MANAGEMENT AND DISEASES OF THE DOG. 



due to morbid growths, resulting from canker, polypus, or 

 other diseases, the removal of such obstruction is indicated. 

 If from paralysis — counter-irritation behind the ears, by blis- 

 ters of seton, and the administration of strychnine or nux 

 vomica, are the measures to be adopted. 



SCURFY EARS. 



Scurfy ears are frequently met with in long-haired dogs, 

 and may either be associated with mange, or the result of an 

 over-heated, plethoric habit of body — more frequently the 

 latter. If neglected, this condition is apt to run on to 

 canker. 



Treatment. — An aperient, followed by drachm doses of 

 sulphur in a bolus daily, and a spare, unstimulating diet, 

 usually removes the affection. An ointment composed of 

 sulphur and whale oil may, in obstinate cases, be applied with 

 success to the ears. 



