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MANUAL OP MODERN FARRIERY. 
recommended in the common complaint, the scabs should be 
picked off, and the fresh sore rubbed with the following solu¬ 
tion :— 
Corrosive sublimate . . . £ ounce, 
Spirit of wine, or strong whisky . \ pint; 
which should be applied with a small piece of sponge 
The ordinary remedy is the following :— 
Strong mercurial ointment. . 8 ounces, 
Venice turpentine . . .2 ounces, 
Hogs’ lard .... 1 pound : 
the turpentine and mercurial ointment to be well rubbed 
together until properly incorporated. An ounce of this to 
be rubbed on the parts affected daily for three days. It 
should be well washed off on the fourth day; but if the 
redness continues on the fifth, another application will be 
indispensable. 
It will be necessary to administer the following alter¬ 
ative :— 
ASthiop’s mineral . , 1 ounce, 
Cream of tartar . . 1 ounce, 
Nitre . . .2 drachms; 
to be divided into from sixteen to twenty-four doses, accord¬ 
ing to the size of the dog, and one given every morning and 
evening. 
FOUL COATS. 
Sometimes the coats of dogs stare, that is, the hair stands 
on end, and assumes an irregular disposition, which condi¬ 
tion is termed foul by sportsmen. To obviate this the follow¬ 
ing ointment has been found effectual:— 
Sulphur . ... 1 pound, 
Train-oil . ... 1 quart, 
Spirit of turpentine . . 1 pint, 
Soap | pound 
