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which will be indicated by his constantly scratching him- 

 self, recourse should be immediately had to the following 

 mixture : — 



Train-oil ... 1 pint, 



Spirit of turpentine . . ^ pint, 



Powdered ginger . . ^ pound, 

 Gunpowder, finely ground . -^ ounce. 

 The following is another remedy : — 

 First let the dog be well washed Avith lime-water, and 

 when perfectly dry, anoint the parts affected with the fol- 

 lowing ointment, which is said to be effectual in both the 

 common and red-mange : — 

 Sulphur vivum 

 Hellebore powder 

 Bayberry powder 

 Spirit of turpentine 

 Hogs' lard . 



The washing and anointing must be repeated every second 

 day, until a cure is effected. But to remove the ointment 

 effectually, it will be necessary to use a strong solution of 

 soda, which of itself will have a powerful tendency to remove 

 the complaint. Unless the state of the dog's system is bad, 

 three or four applications generally have the effect of per- 

 forming a cure. The bowels of the animal should be kept 

 gently open with the following alterative, viz. : — 

 Nitre . . . . -^ drachm, 

 Sulphur ... 1 drachm. 

 Mr. Mackenzie, of Edinburgh, recommends the dog to have 

 a powerful laxative every second day, and to be rubbed all 

 over with soft-soap, and allowed to remain untouched, and 

 then to be well washed with a scrubbing-brush and hot 

 water ; this two or three times repeated will generally effect 

 a cure, unless the disease is of a bad kind. If this fails, an 



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