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dog in a kennel affected with mange will soon infect all the 

 others. 



Symptoms. In certain stages mange is very hard to detect 

 from eczema without a microscopical examination. There is in- 

 tense itching, falling out of the hair, rough, scabby, scaly skin, 

 etc. When the insects burrow into the skin they cause a pimple 

 or pustule, and on being scratched by the dog the pustule opens 

 up and a small quantity of matter with the insect runs out. Ec- 

 zema more commonly occurs in poor, debilitated dogs, while 

 mange has no preference. The disease may attack any part of 

 the body, but more commonly the head is first affected. In some 

 cases the hair falls out and the animal emits a very offensive 

 odor. The appetite is rarely lessened. As the disease progresses, 

 loss of weight, debility, and impoverishment of the general sys- 

 tem results. 



Treatment. The bedding of the infected animal should be 

 destroyed and the animal removed from all healthy ones. Wash 

 the kennel, woodwork, etc., where the dog sleeps, with hot white- 

 wash, into which put 1 ounce of pure carbolic acid to every gal- 

 lon of whitewash. Wash the infected animal thoroughly with 

 carbolic soap and water, and apply either of the following lo- 

 tions once a day for six or eight days: 



Creolin 4 drams. 



Methylated spirits 4 drams. 



Water 3 ounces. 



Mix. 



Or, 



Trikresol 30 drops. 



Water fi ounces. 



Mix. 



