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248 they place on the affected part to keep it clean and to keep the animal from rubbing off the ointment.

These hints should serve to aid the beginner in meeting the common diseases and disorders that assail the domesticated rabbit. There is one thing which cannot be impressed too strongly upon all who are raising rabbits and that is the necessity of sanitation, good feeding, and prompt, efficient and regular care.

There is only one satisfactory cure of rabbit diseases and that is prevention. If the beginner follows the general advice offered as to feeding, housing and care, he will have little cause to worry about disease in his herd.