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examined at least once a week by passing 

 the hand over every portion of his body, 

 when you will be able to detect anything 

 that is wrong by the roughened or pimply 

 feeling of the skin, should he be affected. 

 When you discover anything upon the sur- 

 face of the skin that leads you to suspect 

 the presence of mange, you should at once 

 apply the balsam of Peru, lard and sulphur 

 ointment, as advised for eczema, and, in 

 most cases, your dog will soon be free of 

 the trouble. In cases of long standing the 

 same course of treatment should be pur- 

 sued, but first the animal should be thor- 

 oughly washed with warm water and plenty 

 of castile soap, to soften the crusts or scabs 

 and remove the dirt, in order that the rem- 

 edy may have a chance to penetrate as far 

 as possible into the hiding place of the 

 parasite. Dry the hair thoroughly. If, 

 however, there is no decided improvement 

 at the expiration of a week, other agents 

 should be employed. 



