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and baked in the oven. The meal should 

 be finely ground, in order that it may be 

 thoroughly cooked, as, unless this Is done, 

 the particles will swell when they are taken 

 into the stomach, and cause distress, or per- 

 haps more serious trouble will result. 



Rice, when thoroughly cooked, is one of 

 the best articles of food that can be found 

 for the convalescent. 



Rye and oatmeal are both excellent 

 food when thoroughly cooked and properly 

 used, but in feeding them to your dog you 

 should bear in mind that they are laxative 

 in character and should be judiciously used. 

 Wheat flour, when cooked in almost any 

 manner, is readily eaten by the dog, and is 

 a very useful article of food when used in 

 moderation. 



Vegetable substances are not the natural 

 food of the dog, but there is no question 

 that when almost any vegetable, that is 

 eaten by man, is thoroughly well cooked, 

 and occasionally fed to your dog, benefit 



