Common Diseases of Dogs 



Lotions that are used must be thoroughly applied 

 at regular intervals, to all parts of the body, other- 

 wise the parasite may thrive on the untreated area. 

 Strong active remedies must be used to destroy the 

 organism, but they must not be too irritating to 

 the skin, or it will be left in a deplorable* condition. 

 The lotions must not be applied too liberally. 



Fleas and Lice. — The flea is the most annoying 

 pest with which the dog is troubled. It is most 

 prevalent during the late summer and autumn. 

 Fleas breed in dark dirty places such as in carpets, 

 cracks, corners, heaps of waste, etc. They lay eggs 

 from which young are subsequently hatched. Fleas 

 are found on all parts of the body, but more numer- 

 ously where the hair is dense. On badly infected 

 dogs, great nests of fleas are found, containing large 

 quantities of black excretion in which are the eggs. 



Coarse dogs are not so badly affected by fleas as 

 are the finer breeds. If the dog is healthy no 

 trouble may arise from them, except the annoyance 

 of the continual scratching. However, when the 

 skin is sensitive, eczema may result. The skin be- 

 comes reddened by the scratching, and wounds are 

 inflicted by the nails and teeth. The lesions may 

 spread out till the whole body is involved. 



Treatment. — To kill fleas is a comparatively easy 

 task, but to keep the dog free of them is a different 

 proposition. The most simple remedy is Persian In- 

 sect Powder, which may be sifted into the hair at 

 intervals of from four days to a week. The powder 



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