184 SECOND THOUSAND QUESTIONS IN AGRICULTURE 



dog having been bitten by a strange dog should be believed with 

 decided suspicion. The first signs of both kinds of rabies (the "drunk" 

 and the "furious") are the same and consist of a change in habit, as a 

 dog inclined to be surly becomes affectionate and a dog of apathetic 

 habits will become more active, but inclined to resort to dark corners, 

 etc. There is no inclination to ferocity in the first stages: however, 

 there is generally an increased nervousness and restlessness at this 

 time. A depraved appetite is almost an invariable symptom at this 

 stage. The voice is changed and has a peculiar note, once heard never 

 forgotten. The popular idea that a dog is afraid of water is fallacious, 

 as there is generally an increased thirst and the animal will drink 

 freely. 



Belgian Does Refuse Buck. 



Four large Belgian hare does have persistently refused the black 

 Flemish giant buck, one of them fighting and biting him. One other 

 doe, bought already bred, had her young and was bred to this buck 

 all right. Have left the others with him one at a time, sometimes as- 

 long as a week. 



Give your does yohimbine in doses of 1-48 grain three times a day 

 for five days before they come in heat. 



Persistent Sore on Doe. 



My doe has an open sore at the base of one ear, on the outside, 

 about the size of a dollar. It commenced months ago, with a lump 

 that stuck out about the shape of a thimble. This after a while fell 

 off, and seemed to be healed. Only lately it has opened up, and I can't 

 heal it. 



There is evidently a foreign substance in this sore which has never 

 been removed. Examine carefully and remove any foreign material. 

 Then paint the wound once daily with pure tincture of iodine until 

 healed. 



Rabbit Ear Scabs. 



What causes rabbits to have scabs in their ears and idiot is the 

 best prevention and also cure? 



This is caused by the Dermatocoptic Scab Mite. Thorough disin- 

 fection of the yards and houses is the best preventive. Ordinary lime- 

 sulphur wash used to dip sheep is a specific for this trouble. 



Lump on Doe's Shoulder. 



My doe kindled about three or four days ago. Now I notice a 

 big, hard lump back of her right shoulder. 



This is an abscess. Lance it at its most dependent point and 

 syringe out the cavity once a day with hydrogen peroxide 50 per cent 

 strength. 



