50 Nursijig vs. Dosing, 



effects of unwholesome diet will remain, and 

 the impaired vitality will predispose the 

 victim to contract this or other diseases. 



Charcoal, powdered very fine, is benefi- 

 cial for young puppies ; half a teaspoonful 

 mixed with their milk or scattered over 

 their food, once or twice a week, will sweet- 

 en and purify the contents of the stomach, 

 and in many cases it will prevent colic and 

 flatulency. 



Bone meal may also be given occasion- 

 ally in small quantities ; it should be finely 

 ground, and once a week a level teaspoon- 

 ful may be mixed with their food. 



