A disinfectant is important to health and absolutely necessary in every kennel. All bench shows use some disinfectant of which there are several good ones. Carbolic Acid has been used by many, but great care must be taken to use it, properly diluted and not too strong, or harm will come from it. Chloride of Lime is also used, but to some people it is very offensive because of its odor, and if used should be properly mixed.

A much safer and better plan is to use one that is especially and properly compounded for the purpose, by experts - then you are safe.

Standard Disinfectant, made by The Standard Disinfectant Co., of Perry, Ohio, (see their advertisement), is one that I have used for years, exclusively, and it is, in my opinion, as good as any - and my choice, having tried several others, that are also good. I prefer to use it in its crude form, properly diluted with water. For particulars see their advertisement in this book. Standard Disinfectant is a good thing, safe, reliable and a perfect disinfectant. You will be satisfied and pleased from the results of using it. It is very reasonable in price, this quite an important item as well. In having my kennels scrubbed, I use it pretty strong in the hot water.

Table For Mixing Standard Oil Of Tar

1/2 Teaspoonful Standard Oil of Tar in Tumbler of Water is 1 part to 100.

1 Teaspoonful in Pint of Water is 1 to 100. 1/2 Pint to 6 Gallons of Water is 1 to 100. 1 Pint to 12 Gallons of Water is 1 to 100. It will be easy to get other proportions by using this as a base.