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well into the roots of the hair over the whole body. Get rid of the superfluous 

 powder from the external surface of the coat by means of light brushing or 

 rubbing with a cloth. Put a muzzle on, and leave the dog with the powder in 

 the coat for five or six hours. Then brush all well out, reversing the hair for 

 this purpose, and the ticks and lice will all be found dead. A repetition at 

 the expiration of a week will be necessary, or even perhaps a third time. 



Or, use the Persian Insect Destroying Powder, sold by Keating, 

 of St. Paul's Churchyard, and other druggists, which seems to 

 answer well. 



Or the following wash may be tried : 



Acetic acid (Pharm. Lond.), 3^ ounces. 

 Borax, § drachm. 

 Distilled water, 4^ ounces. 



Mix, and wash into the roots of the hair. 



