Mange differs from eczema in being contagious and caused by parasites. The eruption in each case looks the same to the layman; however mange usually comes on those parts of the body where the hair is short and the skin tender, such as, the head, chest and abdomen, the inside of the thigh. White eczema usually does the opposite and attacks the back and outer parts, where the hair is long and the skin thick.
Treatment.—The acari must be killed by an external application of some sort, Creoline or lysol are excellent, these may be bought at any drug store, and diluted according to the directions on the bottle. For small house dogs, Peruvian Balsam is undoubtedly the best application, but it is expensive; any of these should be applied twice a day for several days, means should be taken to keep the dog from licking off the ointment.
In addition, give the I.I., three to five drops, night and morning, to relieve the itching and promote a healthy growth of hair and skin.
Sore Feet
These may be occasioned by injuries, long traveling over rough and frozen ground, or in very dry weather.
Symptoms.—The foot is swelled, and small, hard, painful lumps are felt in it; there is much pain, and the animal cannot bear its weight upon them. The skin becomes red, and the nails fall off. There is usually considerable fever and no desire to eat.
Treatment.—Bathe the feet three or four times per day in Humphreys’ Marvel Witch Hazel, or apply Humphreys’ Veterinary Oil, and give, morning and night, a dose of three or five drops of A.A.
If matter forms, a poultice may be applied, and the abscess afterwards opened.
Fractures
Simple fractures of the leg are very readily cured in young and vigorous dogs. It may be readily known by the distortion of the limb, by the ends of the bone grating upon each other, lameness, etc.