THE COMMON MANGE 629 



sometimes the effect of a morbid constitutional action, 

 and in others dependent upon a parasite. 



Some authors affirm that there are four distinct 

 kinds of mange, but we know that there are two which 

 can easily be distinguished, namely, the common, and 

 red-mange. The latter is more difficult to cure than 

 the former. We shall first point out that for the more 

 prevalent form of the disease. 



Remedies. — Cleanliness is the first remedy ; and, 

 whenever it is perceived that the dog is attacked by 

 the complaint, which will be indicated by his con- 

 stantly scratching himself, recourse should be immedi- 

 ately had to the following mixture : — 



Train oil ... . i pint, 

 Spirit of turpentine . . | pint, 

 Powdered sulphur . , ^ pound. 



The following is another remedy : — 



First let the dog be well washed with lime-water, 

 and when perfectly dry, anoint the parts afiected 

 with the following ointment, which is said to be 

 effectual in both the common and red-mansfe : — 



The washing and anointing must be repeated 

 every second day until a cure is effected. But to re- 

 move the ointment effectually, it will be necessary to 

 use a strong solution of soda, which of itself will have 

 a powerful tendency to remove the complaint. Un- 

 less the state of the dog's system is bad, three or four 

 applications generally have the effect of performing a 



