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peculiar effects. Rice, and its admirable qualities. Nutritive value 

 of barley and rye. How starches should be cooked. The propor- 

 tions of them allowable ,e 



CHAPTER IV. 



DIETARY FOR PUPPIES. 



The right period for weaning. Essential preparatory steps. Various 

 foods to be used. Proper quantities of each. Number of feedings 

 demanded. Of what each should consist, up to the eighth month. 

 The great secrets of puppy-raising. Means of preventing deformi- 

 ties. Many absurd notions combated. Ruinous results of over- 

 feeding. Treatment of common affections by dietetic means . . 49 



CHAPTER V. 



GENERAL DIETARY. 



The foods, quantities, and combinations for toys. Of what each meai 

 should consist. -Special directions for feeding the overweighty. 

 Rules against over-feeding. Many valuable hints for novices. How 

 mature" dogs should be fed. The number of meals they should have. 

 Methods of preparing meat. Quantities required under various con- 

 ditions of life. Foods that should be associated with it. Requisite 

 proportions of each. Treatment of dainty feeders. In total loss of 

 appetite . . .65 



CHAPTER VI. 



KENNELLING. 



The most primitive kennels. Their glaring defects. A suitable kennel. 

 The best situation for it. Complete directions for builders. Its 

 various furnishings. Absolute requisites to health. To secure free- 

 dom from vermin. Method of fumigation by sulphur. Important 

 considerations in large kennels. Precautions to be observed in stable 

 quarters. An efficient deodorizer 8l 



CHAPTER VII. 



EXERCISE. 



Physiology of exercise. Baneful results of too close confinement. 

 Yards for puppies. Prime requisites. Infinite importance of clean- 

 liness. Yards for mature dogs. Economy and efficiency duly con- 



