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Or, 



Sulphur 2 parts. 



Carbonate of potash 1 part. 



Oil of tar 1 part. 



Benzine 2 parts. 



Lard or oil 10 parts. 



Mix, and apply to all affected parts. 



Or, 



Iodide of sulphur 1 part. 



Glycerine 8 parts. 



Mix, and apply as above. 



Long hair must be closely clipped or shaved; the affected part* 

 freely nibbed with soapsuds, allowed to remain on for twenty 

 minutes or half an hour; crusts and scales are thus softened and 

 removed by subsequent thorough scrubbing with warm water. 

 As mange is a local affection, there is very little use in giving 

 internal treatment. 



SPAYING BITCHES. 







This is an operation that is being quite extensively practiced 

 among dog fanciers. If you have a bitch that you don't wish to 

 breed from, you can prevent the unpleasantness and trouble of 

 having her coming in heat (rutting), by having her spayed. A 

 bitch can be spayed any time in suitable weather, except when 

 they are in heat or with pup, after they are six months old. The 

 operation can be performed in the side or in the centre of the 

 belly. We prefer the last-named place of operating. A bitch 

 should not be too fat, as it makes it much harder for the oper- 

 ator and more dangerous to the bitch. If she is big and fat, shut 

 her up for several days and feed her very little; or, let her run 

 out, and feed nothing at all, to reduce her flesh. Feed nothing 



