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Mix, and apply as directed for No. i. In this case the 

 animal must be carefully muzzled to prevent licking. 



Parasiticides. — The agents of this class are such as 

 possess the power of destroying parasites. Of those 

 common to the dog, two kinds are recognised — viz., 

 External^ or those infesting the skin, and Internal, or 

 those common to the digestive organs, and included 

 under the familiar title of Worms. 



External Applications for Mange.— i. Sublimed 

 sulphur, 8 oz. ; whale oil, 8 fluid oz. ; oil of tar, and blue, 

 or mercurial ointment, of each h fluid oz. The whole 

 should be thoroughly mixed before use. 



2. Whale oil, 6 fluid oz. ; oil of turpentine, i fluid oz. ; 

 sulphur ointment, 6 oz. Mix. The above are for mild 

 cases only. 



3. Creasote, \\ fluid oz. ; rectified spirit of wine, 

 15 fluid oz. ; water, 11 to 14 fluid oz. (Gamgee.) 



4. Balsam of Peru, i oz. ; alcohol (spirit of wine), 

 4 fluid oz. (Fleming.) An effective and very safe 

 remedy, especially adapted for house dogs. 



N.B. The above remedies are useful for sarcoptic 

 mange. The following are especially prepared for 

 follicular mange. 



1. Olive oil, 14 fluid oz. ; creasote, i fluid oz. ; liquor 

 potassae, i fluid oz. Mix, and agitate thoroughly. Apply 

 by means of a piece of rag to all diseased parts every 

 third day, the dog having been thoroughly washed and 

 dried a few hours before dressing. (Hunting.) 



2. Balsam of Peru, i part, dissolved in 30 parts of 

 alcohol. (Fleming.) 



3. Nut oil, oil of tar, and spirit of turpentine, equal 

 parts, well shaken together. (Mayhew.) 



Carbolic Acid Preparation. — Take carbolic acid (No. 5 

 preparation), i oz. ; soft soap, i. oz. ; water, 2 pints. Put 

 the soap into the water, and boil until it dissolves, 

 after which add the acid, and the moment the fluid boils 

 remove and set aside to cool. Use i part to 40 for local 

 applications, and i to 50 for extended use. 



For Fleas and Lice. — Oil of aniseed, i fluid oz. ; gly- 

 cerine, I fluid oz. \ spirit of wine, 2 fluid drms. ; olive 



