DISEASES AND REMEDIES 89 



account of the manner in which they are put 

 up. If the yards and runs are small and over- 

 crowded, twice a year the yards should be well 

 sprinkled with lime and plowed up or spaded 

 over and where possible covered to the depth 

 of two inches with fresh earth or soil. Neglect 

 of this precaution will cause sore and tender 

 feet, and a master or huntsman well knows 

 what this affliction means in a pack in the way 

 of trouble and loss of hunting. 



Let me emphasize the importance of doing 

 whatever is necessary without delay. Any 

 complaint that is taken in hand in its earlier 

 stages, before it becomes thoroughly estab- 

 lished, is easier to combat than if it has quite 

 got into the system. The information given 

 here will be found especially useful in detect- 

 ing ailments in the early stages. Those own- 

 ers who are blessed with a fair amount of 

 common sense and have some little knowledge 

 of hygienic principles will be able in many cases 

 to diagnose the diseases and to administer such 

 remedies as will be likely gradually but surely 

 to restore the health of the animal. 



In all serious cases the experience and prac- 

 tical knowledge of a duly qualified veterinary 

 surgeon should be obtained without delay, for 

 though an unskilled person may have a fair 



