This section is from the book "The Dogs Of The British Islands", by J. H. Walsh. Also available from Amazon: The Dogs Of The British Islands.
Are greasy applications, by means of which certain substances are brought into contact with the vessels of the skin.
Green iodide of mercury, 1 drachm; lard 1 ounce. Mix, and rub in a small quantity every other day to the parts affected.
N.B. - Not more than a quarter of the body should ever be dressed at one time. Care should be taken to avoid leaving any superfluous ointment on the surface of the body.
Red precipitate, 1 ounce; Venice turpentine, 1 1/2 ounces; bees' wax, 3/4 ounce; lard, 2 ounces. Mix.
 
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