Materia Medica. £35 
Mix, and apply as directed for No. 1. In this case the 
animal must be carefully muzzled to prevent licking. 
Parasiticides——The agents of this class are such as 
possess the power of destroying parasites. Of those 
common to the dog, two kinds are recognised—viz., 
External, or those infesting the skin, and Juzernad, or 
those common to the digestive organs, and included 
under the familiar title of Worms. 
External Applications for Mange.—1. Sublimed 
sulphur, 8 oz. ; whale oil, 8 fluid oz.; oil of tar, and blue, 
or mercurial ointment, of each 4 fluid oz. The whole 
should be thoroughly mixed before use. 
2. Whale oil, 6 fluid oz. ; oil of turpentine, 1 fluid oz. ; 
sulphur ointment, 6 0z. Mix. The above are for mild 
cases only. 
3. Creasote, 14 fluid oz.; rectified spirit of wine, 
15 fluid oz, ; water, 11 to 14 fluid oz. (Gamgee.) 
4. Balsam of Peru, 1 0z.; alcohol (spirit of wine), 
4 fluid oz. (Fleming.) An effective and very safe 
remedy, especially adapted for house dogs. 
N.B. The above remedies are useful for sarcoptic 
mange. The following are especially prepared for 
follicular mange. 
1. Olive oil, 14 fluid oz. ; creasote, 1 fluid oz. ; liquor 
potasse, 1 fluid oz, Mix, andagitate thoroughly. Apply 
by means of a piece of rag to all diseased parts every 
third day, the dog having been thoroughly washed and 
dried a few hours before dressing. (Hunting.) 
2. Balsam of Peru, 1 part, dissolved in 30 parts of 
alcohol. (Fleming.) 
3. Nut oil, oil of tar, and spirit of turpentine, equal 
parts, well shaken together. (Mayhew.) 
Carbolic Acid Preparation.—Take carbolic acid (No. 5 
preparation), 1 0z.; soft soap, 1 0z.; water, 2 pints. Put 
the soap into the water, and boil until it dissolves, 
after which add the acid, and the moment the fluid boils 
remove and set aside to cool. Use 1 part to 4o for local 
applications, and 1 to 50 for extended use. 
for Fleas and Lice.—Oil of aniseed, 1 fluid oz.; gly- 
cerine, 1 fluid oz. ; spirit of wine, 2 fluid drms,; olive 
