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THE VETERINARY SCIENCE 
Symptoms. — There is an ex- 
treme irritation followed by a 
watery discharge from the af- 
fected parts. The hair falls of¥ 
in patches. It usually makes its 
first appearance in the vicinity of 
the mane' and tail, but gradually 
spreads all over the body. All 
doubt as to the actual presence 
of mange may be dispelled by 
the examination under the micro- 
scope of the scales from the af- 
fected parts. If mange be the 
cause of the irritation the mange 
insect may be seen. 
Treatment. — The treatment 
must be directed toward the kill- 
ing of the insect. If the hair is 
long, clip it off. Wash the body 
al] over with lukewarm water 
and a little soap, after which ap- 
ply either of the following 
washes : 
Fig. 32. 
The Mange Insect, Magnified 
Carbolic Acid % ounce or 1 dessertspoonful 
Sweet Oil 1 pint. 
Mix and shake well together. Rub it around the head, 
neck and shoulders the first day. The second day rub it 
around the chest, belly and over the back. The third day 
put it over his hind quarters and legs. It is best not to go 
over the whole body at once, as too much of the carbolic acid 
will be absorbed into the system and may cause poisoning. 
Another very good wash, and one we think better than the 
above, is: 
Creolin 2 ounces or 8 dessertspoonfuls. 
Rain Water 1 quart. 
Shake well and rub in thoroughly all over the skin, twice 
a week, until the parasites are killed. This is by far the 
cheapest and best remedy known — a case may be cured for 
ten cents. To prevent the disease from spreading to others, 
wash with carbolic water everything that has come in con- 
