DISEASES OF THE EAR. W 



R Bromo-Clilorali 



Tr. Opii aa 51 



ActusB 5 vi 



Ft. Mist. Sig. Drop in the ear. 

 TMs preparation can be alternated with the first one adviaed, using one, 

 then two or three hours later the other. 



When there Is much discharge the powdered horaclc acid dropped in the 

 ear is productive of good results. 



If canker Is confined to the outer cavity and flap of the ear, acoesslWe to 

 direct application, stronger remedies can he safely used. If the parts are 

 simply red and inflamed, cleanliness and applications of the following 

 wUl suffice.— 



R Acid Carbolici gi 



Glycerinse gi , .; 



Ft. Mist. Slg. Paint the afl'ected part several times dally after sponging. 



If an ulceration exists, it will "be well to cauterize with the stick nitrate 

 of silver or concentrated carbolic acid, after which the paint can be 

 applied. 



While recognizing the fact that in a majority of cases of canker there Is 

 some associate generaUaffectlon which demands treatment, the need to 

 follow the stereotyped rule of first giving a cathartic is not appreciated 

 by the writer, unless the conditions are favorable and there is good and 

 sufficient reason for it. 



If the animal is overfed and plethoric, or if some fever attends, then 

 certainly a purgative Is demanded; butifonthe other hand he is debilita- 

 ted by a long illness, or some rapidly exhausting disease, it were much 

 better withheld. 



In debility, iron, quinine, or cod liver oil with a generous and nutritious 

 diet is indicated. 



Whatever disease may be associated, its treatment Is not influenced by 

 the presence of canker, but constitutional remedies are to be administered 

 as the need is manifested. 



