158 Diseases of the Dog. 



becomes so intense, that the dog scratches or rubs itself un- 

 til sore spots are formed. 



TREATMENT :— Give as a physic 



Powdered Jalap one drachm. 



Syrup one ounce. Mix. 



Give at one dose. Wash the dog thoroughly with warm 

 water and soft-soap, using care to remove all scabs and dirt. 

 Dry thoroughly and apply our 



REMEDY NO. 173 AS DIRECTED. 

 The kennels must be thoroughly renovated. Burn all 

 straw or anything that has been used for bedding, and dis- 

 infect the walls with lime and water. 



Price of remedy No. 173, $1.00. 



WORMS. 



The principal varieties of worms that infest dogs, are 

 the long round worms, and the tapeworm. 



LONG ROUND WORMS. 

 About 50 per cent, of the dogs examined after death, 

 are found to be infested with the long round worms. They 

 are found in the bowels and stomach, where they produce 

 great irritation. Frequently creating so much irritation and 

 disturbance, that they produce spasms or fits. Sometimes 

 these worms gain access to the throat, nostrils, wind-pipe 

 and lungs. 



SYMPTOMS : — Sometimes dogs are infested with 

 worms without any apparent symptoms. But the following 

 symptoms usually are present : dry short cough, rough coat, 

 bad smelling breath, voracious appetite, without any inclin- 

 ation to take on flesh. Bowels irregular. Attempts at vom- ' 

 iting. Sometimes the dog vomits worms. The animal may 



