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2. Fleas, Lice, Ticks. 



Causes. — Dirty kennels and filthy sleep- 

 ing quarters are rsponsible for fleas, lice 

 and ticks. They may, however, be com- 

 municated from a dirty, affected animal to 

 a clean and properly cared for dog, but if 

 cleanliness is rigidly observed the chances 

 are that little trouble will be encountered ^o^if^Magnf 

 in keeping him free from these pests. 



Treatment. — Thoroughly clean, disinfect and whitewash 

 the dog kennel or sleeping quarters. Add fresh bedding and 

 keep the place in this condition. 



If in the summer time, wash the dog with lukewarm 

 water and soap, then rub him dry, after which rub him 

 thoroughly with creolin wash every third or fourth day until 

 the fleas are killed. One washing is usually enough to kill 

 the fleas. Use two dessertspoonfuls of creolin to the pint of 

 water to wash him with. 



3. Tumors or Growths on the Skin. 



As soon as these are detected it is best to cut them out 

 clean. 



Secure the dog (See Chap. VIII, Sec. 2) and skin the 

 lump out with a sharp knife. Do not put anything on the 

 wound thus made, merely allow the dog to lick it. It is 

 dangerous to attempt the application of medicine, as the 

 licking of it may cause him to be poisoned. 



4. Eczema. 



Unlike mange, for which it is very frequently mistaken, 

 eczema is not contagious. 



Causes. — Tt arises from poor diet and injudicious feed- 

 ing, such as may cause the stomach to become deranged. 



Symptoms. — It usually makes its appearance about the 

 legs, neck and back and may in time spread almost all over 

 the body, attacking also the stub of the tail. The skin is 

 dry and scrufy and small pimples, or sort of blisters, make 

 their appearance. These are extremely itchy and filled with 

 a watery fluid. Rubbing or scratching these causes them to 

 break and form small scabs. For this reason, as we have 

 stated, it is often mistaken for mange. An examination, of 



