THE COMMON MANGE 629 



sometimes the effect of a morbid constitutional action, 

 and in others dependent upon a parasite. 



Some authors affirm that there are four distinct 

 kinds of mange, but we know that there are two which 

 can easily be distinguished, namely, the common, and 

 red-mange. The latter is more difficult to cure than 

 the former. We shall first point out that for the more 

 prevalent form of the disease. 



REMEDIES. Cleanliness is the first remedy ; and, 

 whenever it is perceived that the dog is attacked by 

 the complaint, which will be indicated by his con- 

 stantly scratching himself, recourse should be immedi- 

 ately had to the following mixture : 



Train oil .... i pint, 

 Spirit of turpentine . . J pint, 

 Powdered sulphur . . pound. 



The following is another remedy : 



First let the dog be well washed with lime-water, 

 and when perfectly dry, anoint the parts affected 

 with the following ointment, which is said to be 

 effectual in both the common and red-mange : 



Sulphur vivum ... 4 ounces, 



Hellebore powder ... 2 ounces, 



Bayberry powder ... 2 ounces, 



Spirit of turpentine . . i ounce, 



Hogs' lard \ pound. 



The washing and anointing must be repeated 

 every second day until a cure is effected. But to re- 

 move the ointment effectually, it will be necessary to 

 use a strong solution of soda, which of itself will have 

 a powerful tendency to remove the complaint. Un- 

 less the state of the dog's system is bad, three or four 

 applications generally have the effect of performing a 



