88 THE FOXHOUND 



While this is in no sense a " medical " work, 

 there are doubtless many novices in the raising 

 and handling of hounds to whom the following 

 simple remedies may prove of value. Remem- 

 ber there are no specifics in canine practice and 

 no medicines which are sure cures, always, for 

 the same diseases, but the following remedies 

 have been tried successfully, and if properly 

 administered will be found efficacious in a 

 large majority of cases. 



The strictest attention to cleanliness and 

 sanitary conditions in a kennel alone will in- 

 sure sound, healthy animals, capable of sus- 

 taining the hard work hounds are called upon 

 to perform during the hunting season. No 

 matter how much confidence one has in the 

 ability and faithfulness of an attendant, con- 

 stant vigilance should never be relaxed by the 

 master in supervising these details. 



The constant use of powerful disinfectants 

 is highly necessary in every kennel. Solutions 

 of carbolic acid, bichloride of mercury, sul- 

 phate of copper, or chloride of lime can be 

 had of any druggist; and walls, floors, and 

 fencing should be sprayed or sprinkled twice a 

 month in summer and once a month in winter. 

 Many disinfecting preparations on the market 

 are equally effective and more convenient on 



