DRY FOOD — DYSENTERY 



in their health if exposed to a cold current of air. As a 

 consequence, the sides of the kennel should be rendered 

 draught-proof, and the ventilators placed well above the 

 dogs, in fact, as near the roof as possible. (See Kennels^ 

 Ventilation^ 



Dry Food is a very good thing as a change for dogs, 

 especially if it takes the form of a big bone for him to 

 gnaw. Spratt's biscuits given dry form an excellent sub- 

 stitute for the latter, as by gnawing them the dog secretes 

 a quantity of saliva which assists digestion, and bones also 

 assist in cleansing the teeth. (See Damp Foody Feeding,) 



Dropper is the name by which a dog, the result of 

 a cross between the pointer and setter, is known. (See 

 Cross Breeding,) 



Dudley Nose. — A yellow or flesh-coloured nose. (See 

 Butterfly Nose,) 



Dumb Madness. — A form of rabies in which the lower 

 jaw becomes paralysed, so that the mouth remains open. 

 (See Rabies,) 



Dyeing. — It is, of course, a most reprehensible action 

 to dye a dog, but plenty of cases occur in which un- 

 scrupulous persons conceal a faulty patch of colour by 

 such methods. The most common offenders are perhaps 

 a certain class of people who cultivate black-and-tan 

 terriers, which often show tan-coloured hairs on the thighs 

 and behind the ears. Intending purchasers of these dogs 

 should therefore be careful when dealing with strangers. 

 (See Trimming.) 



Dysentery may be briefly described as aggravated 

 diarrhoea, in cases of which blood is mixed with the 

 motions. (See Diarrhcea,) 



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