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those that appear unaffected. That is, the head, tail, and legs should be as 
faithfully treated as the body, that every parasite may be destroyed. 
Ointments having been applied, at the end of the second day the patient 
should be washed thoroughly, and thereafter his case be treated as one of ec- 
zema, the remedies appropriate for that disease being used. But preference 
should be given to the lotions in which the principal constituents are Goulard’s 
extract of lead and the oxide of zinc, because on eczema that is associated with 
mange they have a better effect than ointments. 
If, now, under proper treatment for eczema, in a week a cure is not being 
effected, it may be assumed that all the parasites were not killed, and agents 
destructive to them should be again used for two days, then washed off, as in 
the first instance, and the treatment for eczema returned to. 
Of the foregoing ointments, that composed of naphthol, green soap, and lard 
not only promptly kills the parasite, but as a rule causes the least irritation, 
lessens or altogther stops the itching, has a healing effect upon the eczema, 
and leaves the skin in goodcondition. But notwithstanding this, cases may be 
encountered now and then in which one of the other ointments will do better 
work. 
A lotion very often resorted to in mange and suspected cases is prepared as 
follows: 
Powdered sulphur, two ounces; unslaked lime, one pound; water, two 
gallons. Mix thoroughly, and boil down to about five quarts. Let the mix- 
ture stand and settle for three or four hours; then pour off the clear fluid. 
This may be applied by means of a sponge; and if the patient is a house- 
pet, it would be preferable to either of the ointments. But it is quite strong, 
and the skins of some dogs are naturally so sensitive that they cannot bear it, 
quite severe inflammation being set up; and occasionally the legs are made to 
swell. Again, it is liable to harden the breasts and nipples, therefore for 
bitches it cannot be recommended, especially if they are with pup. In many 
cases also, in consequence of scratching or biting, the skin is much broken or 
torn, or there is severe eczema, and were this lotion used, the effect must be 
painful as well as very irritating. 
Evidently, therefore, this remedy, which, by the way, is described herein 
largely because of its popularity, must be used cautiously and with nice discrim- 
ination. The coat and skin should be wet with it, but not drenched, nor ought 
much be left to dry on; and in the cases in which it promises to be too irritat- 
ing, some other preparation should be chosen. Furthermore, all who apply it 
should either well oil their hands or wear rubber gloves, because of its liability 
to irritate the skin around the nails. 
To be instantly destructive to the mange insect a larger proportion of lime 
would be necessary, and the preparation be made as follows: 
Put three ounces of powdered sulphur and six ounces of quicklime into one 
