238 THE VETEEINARIAN 



MANGE 

 (Scabies of the Body) 



Cause : Due to a parasite that resembles the mite. 



Symptoms: When the affected bird is closely exam- 

 ined large quantities of scales or scabs are found in the 

 soft feathers. The appetite is poor ; the bird walks slowly 

 about showing signs of uneasiness. If the disease is al- 

 lowed to run its course, the bird grows weak and even- 

 tually dies. The disease is easily transmitted from one 

 bird to another and should be treated without delay. 



Tkeatment : Disinfect roost, coops and pens with un- 

 diluted Crude Carbolic Acid. Apply to the irritations 

 that present themselves Dn the body of the birds : Sul- 

 phur Ointment twice a week and feed good nourishing 

 food as wheat bran mashes and vegetables. 



PIP 



(Inflammation of the Mouth) 

 Cause: Irritations, injuries, or micro-organisms. It 

 is sometimes caused by nothing more than a dry condi- 

 tion of the mucous membrane due to the bird breathing 

 through the mouth when suffering from respiratory dis- 

 eases. 



Symptoms : Dryness of the mucous membrane of the 

 mouth; especially the part covering the tongue, which 

 becomes hard and ragged, forming rough edges along its 

 sides. These dried portions become loose and partially 

 detached from the tongue, interfering with its move- 

 ments and causing more or less paih and annoyance. 



Treatment : Do not forcibly detach these pieces, but 

 assist nature to remove them. This can be accomplished 

 by mixing Glycerine and Water, equal parts, and drop- 

 ping into the mouth with an ordinary syringe or dropper. 

 It is advisable to add Boracic Acid, one teaspoonful to 

 every gallon of drinking water, which will prevent the 

 entrance of parasites into the blood. 



