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over their food, which should be given them 

 often and liberally. 



Lice 



Farm-raised puppies are frequently troubled 

 with lice and literally eaten up before their 

 presence is suspected or discovered, the con- 

 stant scratching and uneasiness being attrib- 

 uted to fleas. A close and careful examination 

 is necessary to detect them, as they burrow 

 almost into the skin. A puppy cannot thrive or 

 fatten as long as they are present. One vigor- 

 ous application of the following mixture will 

 rid them of these pests: Kerosene oil, one 

 pint; melted lard, one-half pint; spirits of tur- 

 pentine, one-half gill. 



Eyes 



Eye troubles are rather common in hounds, 

 owing to the exposure of the haw of the eye 

 and the nature of their work in running through 

 bushes and briars. Keep a bottle of saturated 

 solution of borax (boracic acid) handy, bathe 

 the injured member carefully and put a few 

 drops in the eye. Ulcers or specks frequently 

 form on the ball of the eye, especially after a 



