The eggs or "nits" are attached firmly to the shafts of the hairs close to the root, and hatch in about five days after being deposited.
Any part of the body may be the seat of these parasites, but those parts where the hairy covering is dense, constitute the most favourable cover.
Loss of condition soon follows the invasion.
Treatment.—Use the brush and comb freely. Scrub all kennel fittings with strong decoction of tobacco.
Dress dog with the following:—
| ℞ | Oil of Stavesacre | 1 ounce |
| Olive Oil | 14 ounces |
Mix and rub in with a stiff brush.
An infusion of quassia is an excellent and harmless remedy.
Buy 4d. of quassia chips, and add a quart of boiling water, with the addition of half an ounce of shag tobacco, infusing for six hours. Dress dog all over, rubbing well into "under" coat, if dog has one.
Dog ticks may be snipped off with scissors.