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the meat, which has been crushed into a paste in a mortar. 

 One cupful and a half of this mixture would be a hearty 

 meal for a puppy of the very largest breed when he is 

 eight weeks old. 



It is dangerous to overfeed a puppy, but it will be easy 

 to estimate the proper quantity of food. On the first sign 

 of abdominal distention the feeding should stop. Com- 

 mencing with this diet, it should be slightly changed from 

 time to time, but all changes should be gradual. Variety 

 is essential to a growing puppy. Instead of oatmeal, 

 Indian meal may be given occasionally, and mashed potatoes 

 and other easily digestible Vegetables may be added to the 

 diet. After the third month, scraped raw beef may be 

 allowed each day. The quantity at first should not be over 

 a dessert-spoonful. To every puppy after the age stated, 

 or matured dog, should be given meat, either raw or cooked, 

 every day. If this rule is not followed, he is sure to suffer 

 in health. If fed largely on starchy foods oatmeal, 

 Indian meal, puddings, and the like he might for a time 

 appear to remain in good condition, and yet he would not 

 be as strong and as healthy as if he were properly fed. 



