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remedy to be used as the manner of its applica- 

 tion which is efficacious. One of the simplest 

 modes of treatment is sulphur ointment. One 

 dram of flowers of sulphur to the ounce of 

 pure lard should be well rubbed into the skin 



Back. Belly. 



FIG. 23. SARCOPTUS CATI (FEMALE). 



and all parts affected, and repeated for several 

 days in succession. The skin should then be 

 well sponged off with a little soap and tepid 

 water, and allowed to remain clean for a day 

 or two. The body should then be well brushed 

 with a moderately stiff brush, which will re- 

 move any scabs on the skin, when the ointment 

 is to be reapplied for several days. A mixture 



