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worms. Should, however, the worms ob- 

 tain a foothold in numbers, do not feed the 

 animal at night. On the morning follow- 

 ing place before him a panful of the thick, 

 loppered milk — if it is a trifle old and stale 

 all the better — and he will soon be rid of 

 the pests. 



The above refers to the common round 

 worm (^Ascar/s viarginatd), the most trou- 

 blesome of the family to puppies. In some 

 cases the mawworm, which infests the large 

 intestines, may be present, but the same 

 course of treatment will effectually dislodge 

 it. Puppies that are cleanly kept and 

 properly cared for will seldom be seriously 

 troubled with worms. Should they become 

 afflicted with them, the treatment here ad- 

 vised will carry them through all right. 



The symptoms that indicate the pres- 

 ence of worms are many and varied. 

 Among the more prominent are a hot and 

 dry nose, unusual appetite, bloating of the 

 abdomen, dry and staring coat, an offensive 



