British Dogs at Work 



tar, 2 ounces ; cocoa-nut oil, \ pint ; flowers 

 of sulphur, 4 ounces. Mix thoroughly 

 and warm before using. It is messy but 

 effectual. 



The two kinds of mange, sarcoptic and 

 follicular, are caused by parasites. The 

 sarcoptic, which is the commoner, is highly 

 contagious, as the parasites live mainly on 

 the surface of the skin. For this reason it is 

 more readily cured. The irritation is con- 

 stant, and the hair falls off rapidly in patches. 

 The sulphur dressing recommended for 

 eczema may be employed with advantage, 

 the whole of the body being well saturated. 

 The kennels require a thorough fumigating 

 with burning sulphur, and must be well 

 washed down with a strong disinfectant, and 

 all woodwork lime-washed. Follicular mange 

 is caused by the parasite burrowing into the 

 skin, and it is almost incurable. Unless the 

 dog is of considerable value it is scarcely 

 worth while trying to cure him. Fortu- 

 nately it is not nearly as contagious as the 



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