136 THE AMATEUR TRAINER, 
presence of microbic parasites, transmitted by 
infected animals and caused by filth. 
Eczema—Red Mange. —The hair sacks or 
follicles become inflamed and assume a reddish 
color. The belly and insides of thighs are first 
affected, but unless checked at once the inflam¬ 
mation spreads rapidly, and the hair drops out from 
the affected follicles, in which latter purulent mat¬ 
ter forms and exudes which has a very disagreeable 
odor. The disease is usually caused by damp and 
filthy kennel, improper food, etc., but is also con¬ 
tagious.—A microbic parasite. 
Canker of the Ear. —Continued shaking of 
the head, frequent scratching at the ear, rubbing 
ear against side of kennel, and a general restless¬ 
ness. Flap and inner of ear hot and inflamed. 
Usually a dirty waxey substance may he discovered 
in ear which, if of long standing, has a very offensive 
odor. 
Worms.' —Ravenous appetite, varying to a 
total refual of food; unpleasant breath ; nausea; 
irregularity of bowels, terminating in persistent 
diarrhoea ; frequent vomiting ; fits; chasing its tail; 
“skating” on haunches ; rough staring coat; lips 
pale y eyes bulging out; caked nose ; bloated ap¬ 
pearance ; general debility and wasting vitality. 
Affection of the eyes. — Dimness of the 
eyeball; sensitiveness to light; unusual flow of 
tears ; thin mattery discharge; dullness of ap- 
