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astonishing. Some of their bodies looked like a veritable map 
of Polynesia. Death of the cat, and appropriate remedies 
were successful in these cases. 
On reference to veterinary authorities, I find it stated that 
favus (honey-comb ringworm) has been noted also more es¬ 
pecially as occurring in mice and rats, and in the animals] 
who more or less make them their prey, as ferrets, cats, dogs, 
etc., in about the same relative order; the larger domestic 
animals are less frequently affected, horses seemingly least of 
all; the favorite sites of these parasitic growths in the latter 
would appear to be at and about region of the withers and 
bases of mane and tail. I should think, from analogy, that 
the hairy muzzle and roots of the ears should be carefully 
looked at when this disease is present, as it seems likely that 
a much more insignificant lesion in these situations would 
cause more discomfort to the animals than very much larger 
manifestations elsewhere. The iodide of sulphur, in combin¬ 
ation with alkalies, seems to be the treatment most recom¬ 
mended by the authorities. I would venture to suggest that, 
as after or later treatment, at least, constant saturation of the 
parts with raw linseed oil to obviate its tendency to dry, and 
frequent washings with tar soap as being good treatment. 
Looking upon the oils in general, as I do, as in themselves 
parasiticides when applied, they, by their presence, preven¬ 
ting oxygenation of the j moulds, and thus causing death of 
same. 
REPORTS OF CASES. 
“Careful observation makes a skillful practitioner, but Ms skill dies with him. 
By recording his observations he adds to the knowledge of his profession, and assists 
by his facts in building up the solid edifice of pathological science. ”— Veterinary 
Record. 
SALICYLATE OF SODIUM. 
By Chas. W. Heitzman, D.Y.S. 
As there seems to be a tendency for veterinarians to wean 
themselves from the time-honored and much abused febri¬ 
fuges, it will, perhaps, be in order to suggest the above-men- 
