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and nothing more. I am not aware that 

 the bad quaHties of one family are offset by 

 any superlative goodness possessed by the 

 other. As for ticks and lice, the does 

 have occasion to be thankful that only one 

 variety of each Is allowed to permanently 

 trouble them. 



There are quite a number of Insecticides 

 which are harmless that by constant use 

 will free the dog and his kennel from all 

 of these parasites, but it must be borne in 

 mind that none of them will accomplish 

 this effectually for more than a brief 

 period. If you would have your dog free 

 from their attacks, there is nothing that 

 will accomplish it except careful w^atchlng 

 and instant treatment as soon as they make 

 their appearance. 



Many substances that will destroy or 

 drive away the insects will not impair the 

 vitality of the eggs that they may have de- 

 posited, and in a few days, or perhaps 

 hours, they will again put in an appear- 



