The San Francisco call., 1910-06-05

"HE disposition and general condi-
ton Of pets are mainly dependent
Il upon the dieting and sensible
care Of them by the owners This
does not necessitate a treatment that
requires much time. but the careful in
speetion Of dogs and cats from time to
tine will insure comfort to the animals
and a feeling Of safety TO the owners.
Probably one Of the most common af-
nicHons is mango. It is q term that en-
braces many affections OF the skin, and
must be discovered and intelhgently
treated If the animal is 10 be in a condi-
ton that allows it 10 be kept around the
house. The disease is caused by a para
site, and it is contagious; therefore the
greatest care must be exercised IN the
treatment It usually appears on the
head or at the back near the tail. and 1t
Is accompanied by extreme itching,
which IS aggravated by the scratching
OF the unfortunate pet
A SENSIBLE SUGGESTION
:. Row. It is not the purpose Of this arti-
Gle 70 give an exhaustive explanation Of
the kinds. cause or treatment; a common
sensible suggestion is quite enough. Any
aTitlseptic soap IS excellent for bathing
the af1ected parts. after which a salve
OF lard and sulphur should be applied.
et-o +e faG
diseased portions, and the same thing
shessid be mixed in the food. Repeat this
treatment until there is no trace OF the
annoying trouble. Remember that the
oii1lce OF prevention viii probably save
the life Of your pet. for IL allowed TO
. Furead this trouble viii cover the entire
body IL one month Inspection from
dine TO time Will show the first indica-
tlons OF the disease. and It Is easily
checked IN the early stages.
The cat can be made thing OF beauty
II daily conbed and brushed with his
own toilet articles.
# The. fur OF the ''hreside sphinx" re-
eponds readily to treatment, the oil from
che glands rising to the surface and
srosucsng & fine luster. You will have
no difHculty sn giving this treatment; in
deed, Il will be expected by the little pet
DO not wash the ordinary cat. The shock
Is too great for the nervous creature,
and nature is very kind in her gift OF
cleanliness. Let the cat alone and 1t
viii attend to the cleaning-even the
caanicuringl
WHEN THE EYES ARE SORE
Eyes are sometimes the cause OF
much discomfort and unattractiveness
fn pets. There IS IN most cases an IN
tolerance Of light, a reddened mem
brsne and suppuration. Warm water
should be used TO battle the eyes with,
after which there should be applied
solution OF boracic acid crystals that
have been dissolved IN water. just as
YOU prepare an eye lotion for yourself.
Burn all sponges or cloths that have
been used in this treatment.
one OF the successfully militant aids
in the campaign against fieas is bed
Of cedar shavings. II your little Fido
be under the annoying rule Of this
pest Of a dogs life. battle him with
warm water and an antiseptic soap
and place him. when dry. IN a large
basket, the bottom OF which has been
covered with cedar chips. Any insect
powder Will drive away the feas. II is
not necessary to suggest that this
should be done out Of doors.
Just a word about bathing dogs.
They should be washed as often as is
necessary 10 keep them clean. Use
water a little warmer than tepid, and
apply the cleansing soap with a stiff
brush. Never battle dog Immediately
after q meal by the way. Rinse with
slightly cooler water. and in summer
allow the pet to run after the bath; in
winter wrap in a blanket until dry.
Brush the long hair OF dogs vigor-
ouEiy. thereby ridding the coat Of
superhuous dead hairs and giving
beautiful gloss TO the hair. no re-