S40 DISEASES OF DOGS : THE MANGE. 



Strong mercurial ointment, one ounce ; 



Cape aloes, in powder, half an ounce ; 



Neatsfoot oil, one pint and a half: 



First rub the powders together in a mortar: 

 then put in the ointment, and gradually add 

 the oil ; it must be stirred when used. The 

 affected parts must be well anointed with this 

 liniment every third day for three or four 

 times. 



(RECIPE, No. 32.) 



Mercurial Liniment for the Red Mange. 



Takk — Mild mercurial ointment, four ounces; 

 Oil of turpentine, three ounces ; 

 Cape aloes, in powder, half an ounce : 

 Mix well together, and anoint the parts every 

 third day for three or four times. iMany 

 sportsmen have their dogs regularly dressed 

 with this liniment two or three weeks before 

 the hunting season commences; it is sup- 

 posed to improve their scent, and make them 

 more fit for the chase. 



(RECIPE, No. 33.) 



Mild Ointment for the Mange and Surfeit. 



Take — Oil of vitriol, half an ounce; 

 Hog's lard, eight ounces : 



Mix, and anoint the dog every day for three or 

 four times, or oftencr if required. 



This ointment is used in surfeit, and slight cases 

 of mange. 



