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cation of mercurial ointments, etc., as in the last-men- 

 tioned disease. 



Fig. 28.— Tricophyton Tonsurans, the Vegetable Parasite causing Ringworm, 

 Magnified 400 Diameters (after Payne). 



After any of the contagious skin diseases, all with 

 which the dog has been in contact, that can be destroyed 

 without serious loss, should be burned ; all collars, chains, 

 dishes, etc., and the whole kennel, disinfected as well as 

 thoroughly scrubbed (see page 379). 



As an excellent kennel or office mixture for dogs re- 

 quiring a saline, as frequently happens, and nearly always 

 when eczema occurs, the author recommends the follow- 

 ing, which may be kept constantly on hand : 



9 Magnes. sulph 5 i^ > 



Ferri sulph gr. xvj ; 



Acid, sulph. aromat 3 ij ; 



Spt. chlorof ormi 3 i j ; 



Aquae menth. pip § xvj. 



Ft. mist. 



Sig. : Give sufficient to move the bowels in the morn- 

 ing before food — say one to four teaspoonfuls in water. 



