198 THE MANAGEMENT AND DISEASES OF THE DOG. 



Mr. Fleming * observes : " The remedies proposed for sca- 

 bies in ttie dog are exceed ingly numerous; and it would be alto- 

 gether beyond our object to attempt an enumeration of even 

 a tithe of them. They consist of baths, liniments, and oint- 

 ments. Among the former may be mentioned the sulphuret 

 of potassium — one part to five of rain-water. Also corrosive 

 sublimate, one part to fifty of water; carbolic acid, in the 

 proportion of one to forty of soap-suds or glycerine, is also a 

 good remedy, but requires care. The liniments are, perhaps, 

 better applications than either the baths or ointments. A 

 very good preparation is the following : Oil of tar, one ounce ; 

 sulphur, one ounce ; common oil, one pint. To be allowed 

 to stand, in the sun or near a fire, for some time, and fre- 

 quently shaken. Prang^ recommends the subacetate of . 

 lead (liquid) and olive-oil, of each thirty parts ; sulphur, fifteen 

 parts. 



"With regard to ointments, the Helmeric pomade already 

 mentioned is very efficacious. Mercurial ointment, and dif- 

 ferent compounds of mercury, are much resorted to ; but these 

 are readily absorbed by the skin. Dressings of tobacco have 

 the same disadvantage. It is generally a good plan to' wash 

 the animal well with soft-soap or carbonate of potass, in warm 

 water before applying the parasiticide. The latter should be 

 washed off the skin after it has been applied three or four 

 days. If the skin is covered with long, thick hair, it is ad- 

 visable to have this cut oif. 



" The success of the remedy depends very much on the 

 care with which it is applied to every part of the skin. 



" For house-dogs, and especially those with fine skins and 

 smooth hair, a very excellent and safe remedy is the balsam 

 of Peru, dissolved in alcohol (one of balsam to four of alco- 

 hol). This is an effective acaricide, and has not an unpleas- 

 ant odor. 



* " Veterinary Sanitary Science," vol. ii. p. 458. 



