46 Nicrsing vs. Dosing. 



the proper course to pursue. Should the 

 milk prove to be deficient In nutriment — 

 which will quickly be shown by the condi- 

 tion of the puppies — a change should be 

 made at once ; or, If this Is not convenient, 

 strong beef or mutton broth should be 

 added, in very small quantity 2X first, to be 

 increased If It is found to be necessary. 



Meat is the natural food of dogs, and as 

 soon as they can eat they should be al- 

 lowed to have it. When given to young 

 puppies, It should be very finely scraped, or 

 chopped., and if cooked it should be boiled 

 to rags and finely minced ; but In either 

 case it should be given In small quantities 

 and not too often ; once a day will in most 

 cases, be found to amply suffice. 



One of the most useful articles of diet for 

 puppies, in my estimation, Is thick sour 

 milk. While its nutritive qualities may 

 not be equal to those of some other arti- 

 cles, it is by no means to be despised, as 

 in this respect It certainly outranks many 



