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Repeat every three or four days until all the 

 parasites have disappeared. 



A decoction from quassia wood will also de- 

 stroy lice. Take two or three ounces of the chips 

 and tying them in a muslin bag, suspend them in 

 a pail of water, stirring occasionally. Two hours 

 later the solution is ready. Apply freely with 

 plenty of soap and water, rinsing off with clean 

 water. 



Strong tobacco water may be used in a similar 



manner, although it is apt to make the animal 



sick. 



Whale oil, freely used is also a sure cure. It 



should be washed off a few minutes after use. 



Mercurial preparations of all kinds should 

 never be used, as bad results are always sure to 

 result. Neither can kerosene be recommended 

 for the same reason. 



Fleas, 



Get a second-hand bath-tub, but be sure to 

 get one that is not copper lined. Get some car- 

 bolic sheep dip. Any reputable dip made by a 

 standard manufacturer will do. To each gallon 

 of dip add thirty (30) gallons of water, and souse 

 your dog in it. Don't be afraid of its getting in 

 his eyes as it will only smart a little and do no 



