ABOUT DOGS. 



with lateral, but no median spots. The color is bright yellow, spots darker; the 

 bands on the head are blackish-brown. Length of the female is l-5mm.. of the 

 male l-4mm." 



My dog tioap wiU destroy lice if thoroughly and well rubbed in, allowed to 

 remain on dog for half an hour, when you can rinse off and dry the dog. If in 

 winter, cold or damp weather, you must of course be careful and not expose dog 

 to damger of catching cold. It is the only preparation in the way of a dog soap 

 that will kill lice, containing one ingredient which is a secret, that enables It 

 to do such good work in exterminating the pests that dogs are liable to have, 

 and yet perfectly harmless to the dog, even if he should lick it, being non- 

 poisonous as well as being excellent for the coat and a great hair grower. I may 

 here add that it is just as good in every way for use on the owner's head as it is 

 for his dog. In using my soap to rid a dog of lice, give dog a most thorough 

 shampooing with your hands, not missing a spot on his body from tip of nose to 

 end of tail. Rub as close up to and around the eye as you can without getting 

 it into the eye, but no particular harm could come if the lather get in the eye 

 Repeat this application the same way twenty-four hours later, this to kill the 

 youngsters that breed every twenty-four hours. 



After the application has been on dog for an hour, you can then rins in 

 lukewarm water and dry thoroughly with a rough towel. The same* care as to 

 dog being exposed to cold air or draughts must be exercised as in an ordinary 

 bath. My soap can well be termed a wonderful discovery, and it is without 

 doubt by far the best dog soap ever made. 



Here is another treatment to give which I lound in some dog paper: 



'Lu,E, the presence of which gives rise to the affection sometimes termed 

 phthiriasis, are of common distribution, as parasites throughout the animal 

 kingdom. Two varieties affect the dog, namely, the Hcematopinus Piliferus, and 

 the Trichodec'tes Latus. The first- of these, as a rule, is chiefly found about the 

 head, ears, etc., but may wander over any part of the body; the second is found 

 over various other parts of the body, and appears to play an important part in 

 the life history of the tapeworm, the eggs of which it may eat, and so act as an 

 "intermediary bearer" of the internal parasite, which finds its way into the ali- 

 mentary canal through the accidental swallowing, by the dog, of the external 

 parasite. 



"Both species of parasite are destitute of wings, yellowish grey or yellow in 

 color, and have their mouths specially adapted for sucking. Pediculi always 

 cause more or Jess itching, consequently a tendency to scratch. This is not all, 

 but in many cases they lead to the formation of scabs. 



"The female is larger than the male, and deposits her eggs, or nits, upon the 

 hairs, attaching each one thereto by a tough transparent sheath. The female 

 lays about 50 eggs, which are hatched in two days. 



Treatment. It is not usually a very difficult matter to get rid of lice. Thor- 

 ough cleanliness is essential, with disinfection and destruction of all material 

 with which the animal has been in contact. Sucking pups are frequently affected, 

 in which case the treatment must be directed to both parent and offspring. After 

 cleansing, of the kennel, destruction of the bedding material, etc., the former 

 should be washed with soft soap and warm water, afterwards dressed with the 

 following solution: Stavesacre seeds 1 ounce, water 1 quart. The seed must be 

 boiled for about an hour in the water, and then adding sufficient water to bring 

 it up to a quart again, With this the dog should be thoroughly dressed from 



