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kennel that has been used by him, there 

 may be many other sources of contagion 

 that escape our notice. How long the 

 parasite will retain vitality when left upon 

 the bedding or walls of the kennel I do not 

 know, but I have no doubt that it will thus 

 live for many days and perhaps weeks ; and 

 it is therefore of the utmost importance 

 that kennel, bedding, collars and chains, 

 as well as the ground or floor around the 

 kennel of a dog that has had mange, should 

 be thoroughly disinfected. For this pur- 

 pose carbolic acid and naphtha are reli- 

 able and should be freely used, taking care 

 to well saturate every portion of the kennel 

 and its surroundings, as well as the collar 

 and chain. 



In treating a dog that is afiflicted with 

 mange, it is all-important that he be taken 

 in hand before the parasite has become es- 

 tablished, as, in its early stage, this trouble 

 readily yields to proper treatment. As be- 

 fore advised, your dog should be carefully 



