DISEASES OF THE DOG. 279 



Sulphur Sub 8 oz. 



Whale Oil, about 8 oz. 



Mix thoroughly, and after shaving the hair from the part affected, 

 and washing well the entire body of the dog, apply carefully and 

 well. After the expiration of three days, wash off and apply in 

 the same manner, and again in less than a week, if it seems neces- 

 sary. 



This remedy is within the reach of every one, and I have found it 

 absolutely efficacious. 



Mange— So. 2. 



This species of mange, being deeper in the skin, is not as contagious 

 :« the first form. Dogs infected may associate with healthy animals, 

 yet not extend the disease. For this reason many persons have de- 

 nied the contagiousness of the mange. 



This feature in follicular scabies is accounted for by the habits and 

 situation of the parasite. It only leaves the body of the dog when 

 carried off by the fluid thrown out in the follicle. The slightest 

 accidental contact suffices for its transference from the diseased to the 

 healthy dog, and spreads with remarkable energy. 



Symptoms — First, hot tumefactions of the skin take place and are 

 usually patched with red, and blotchy. Soon small pimples show 

 themselves, rapidly becoming pustular, break and exude serum, and 

 (in extreme cases) pus, which forms in scabs or crusts. The skin 

 becomes thick and chapped, as in common mange. The disease 

 usually begins on the head, extending thence all over the body. It 

 is very obstinate in yielding to treatment and is of long duration. 



Treatment — The best results have been obtained by the use of the 

 following : 



Acid Acetic 2 drams. 



Oil of Terebinth 2 drams. 



