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THE VETERINARY SCIENCE 
2. Fleas, Lice, Ticks. 
Causes. — Dirty kennels and filthy sleep- 
ing quarters are rsponsible for fleas, lice 
and ticks. They may, however, be com- 
municated from a dirty, affected animal to 
a clean and properly cared for dog, but if 
cleanliness is rigidly observed the chances 
are that little trouble will be encountered ^'s- 88.--A Cat and 
Dog Flee- — Magni 
in keepmg him free from these pests. fied. 
Treatment. — Thoroughly clean, disinfect and whitewash 
the dog kennel or sleeping quarters. Add fresh bedding and 
keep the place in this condition. 
If in the summer time, wash the dog with lukewarm 
water and soap, then rub him dry, after which rub him 
thoroughly with creolin wash every third or fourth day until 
the fleas are killed. One washing is usually enough to kill 
the fleas. Use two dessertspoonfuls of creolin to the pint of 
water to wash him with. 
3. Tumors or Growths on the Skin. 
As soon as these are detected it is best to cut them out 
clean. 
Secure the dog (See Chap. VIII, Sec. 2) and skin the 
lump out with a sharp knife. Do not put anything on the 
wound thus made, merely allow the dog to lick it. It is 
dangerous to attempt the application of medicine, as the 
licking of it may cause him to be poisoned. 
4. Eczema. 
Unlike mange, for which it is very frequently mistaken, 
eczema is not contagious. 
Causes. — It arises from poor diet and injudicious, feed- 
ing, such as may cause the stomach to become deranged. 
Symptoms. — It usually makes its appearance about the 
legs, neck and back and may in time spread almost all over 
the body, attacking also the stub of the tail. The skin is 
dry and scrufy and small pimples, or sort of blisters, make 
their appearance. These are extremely itchy and filled with 
SI watery fluid. Rubbing or scratching these causes them to 
break and form small scabs. For this reason, as we have 
Stated, it is often mistaken for mange. An examination, of 
