354 DISEASES OF DOGS. 



Sorefiet, arising from working over rough or stubble 

 ground, are best cured by the solution of chloride of 

 zinc, one grain to the ounce of water. 



When mange in the feet, or sore feet, are neglected, 

 the disease spreads to the toes, and more particularly 

 to the roots of the nails, the nail being occasionally 

 lost, and the dog for an uncertain period rendered 

 acutely lame. All broken nails should be cut away, 

 and all that are loosened should be removed, as they 

 never become fixed again, and only increase the pain 

 if suffered to continue, the foot being subsequently 

 frequently bathed with the solution of chloride of zinc, 

 or should nothing be done, the wound generally heals 

 without treatment. 



