. The principles and practice of veterinary surgery . it growsrapidly, but not until the parasites are totally eradicated. Thisis remarkable, as one would naturally expect such damage as issustained by the follicles would have destroyed their we had cured our first case, wo certainly did not expectthe renewal of hair, and were not a little agreeably disappointed. A cure requires from three to eight months, and even alonger time than this must be allowed for the growth of thehair. MANGE IN CATS Is due to the presence of the sarcoptes cati (Gerlach), whichdiffers from the other bur
. The principles and practice of veterinary surgery . it growsrapidly, but not until the parasites are totally eradicated. Thisis remarkable, as one would naturally expect such damage as issustained by the follicles would have destroyed their we had cured our first case, wo certainly did not expectthe renewal of hair, and were not a little agreeably disappointed. A cure requires from three to eight months, and even alonger time than this must be allowed for the growth of thehair. MANGE IN CATS Is due to the presence of the sarcoptes cati (Gerlach), whichdiffers from the other burrowing mitesonly in its relative size. It lives onthe skin of the different feline animals,and is very commonly met with, in,-ducing mange, in zoological gardensand travelling menageries. Like themange of the other animals, it is highlycontagious, and occasionally all theFie. 139.—Sarcoptes cati.— cats of the district become affected with(Geklaoh.) ^Yie disease. Neglected cat mange presents itself as a very loathsome and even fatal disease; the. SCABIES; 727 animal becomes one mass of scabs, under-run with purulentmatter, emitting a most loathsome smell, and presenting suchevident signs of distress, emaciation, and debility, as to call forthe immediate destruction of the sufferer. Symptoms.—The affection is generally localised on the head,and chiefly about the base of the ears the part is devoid of hairand covered with thick yellowish grey scabs. The skin becomesthickened, hard, and wrinkled. Pruritis is intense, and theanimals lose flesh rapidly. The parasite is easily found. Invery advanced cases the disease may extend all over the body. TREATMENT OF SCABIES. True mange being a contagious disease, it is essential thataU animals suffering from it should be isolated, and everythingwith which they may have come in contact purified. Thus,with horses the clothing is to be boiled in a solution of soapand carbolic acid; and the harness, saddle, and groomingutensils washed with
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