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sidered. Devices for exercising in cities. How to estimate the 

 amount of work imperative for puppies. For the mature. Special 

 requirements for dogs in the stud 93 



CHAPTER VIII. 



THE DRINKING WATER. 



Dangers in foul water. Some important physiological facts. Preva- 

 lent theories that are unsound. Symptoms caused by denial of suffi- 

 cient water. Excess rarely, if ever, to be feared. One of the first 

 essentials in all kennels. Difficulties in maintaining healthfulness 

 where there are many inmates. Water for puppies. Its peculiar 

 beneficial action on digestion 109 



CHAPTER IX. 



WASHING AND GROOMING. 



When frequent washing is imperative. Injurious effects of cheap soaps. 



The required articles of toilet. General rules for washing. Egg 

 shampoos. Necessary treatment after bathing. Remedies where 

 the coat is harsh. Influences which greatly injure fine hair. Ab.so- 

 lute essentials to its health. When it falls out. The common 

 causes. Safe and efficient hair restorers . . . . . .116 



CHAPTER X. 



TROUBLESOME INSECTS. 



Nature and habits of fleas. Agents that are, obnoxious to them. The 

 most potent preventive. Powerful flea-destroyers. Insect powders. 



Tinctures of the same. Cheap and potent solution of carbolic acid. 



Real facts as to flea-soaps in general. To afford relief from flies. 

 Sure remedies for lice. For the removal of wood-ticks. Treatment 



of kennels when infested 120 



PART II. EXHIBITING. 



CHAPTER I. 



PREPARATORY WORK. 



The real danger of infection at shows. Infinitely less than generally 

 supposed. Much of interest about distemper and mange. Amount 

 of work required. Expedients where opportunities are limited. Er- 



