Care of the Dog 



removed the dog should be thoroughly anointed 

 with an antiseptic oil and later given a good hot 

 bath. If there are any cuts or scratches these 

 should be painted with iodine and smeared with 

 borated vaseline. 



Oiling the Hair. — In those dogs where a fine silky 

 coat is desired it is well to add to the natural supply 

 of oil, especially if the dog is frequently bathed. 

 Puppies are often slow in developing a coat and 

 oil will help its growth considerably. As a result 

 of skin diseases the hair is usually dry and dull, 

 and after clipping it is apt to be stiff and hard; 

 if oil is supplied it will hasten the recovery of the 

 coat. 



There are two ways of applying the oil. It may 

 be liberally smeared over the body a half hour 

 before the bath. In case the hair is especially dry 

 the bath may be postponed for twenty-four hours. 

 This should not be done, however, in very frail 

 animals if the weather is cold. A better procedure 

 is to apply the oil after the bath when the hair is 

 •thoroughly dry. The oil is massaged into the hair 

 with the hands. After the applicatibn has been made 

 the hair is rubbed with a dry cloth to remove the 

 excess. Oil may be applied in this way at frequent 

 intervals. 



The oils to be used are: Cocoanut, olive, and 

 mineral oils, white or light amber vaseline. Crude 

 oil may be used if a good quality can be obtained. 



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