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slight pull will separate it ; (but this operation should 

 never be performed on a setter, springer, or cocker ;) after 

 which the dew-claws must be taken off with scissors. 



It is necessary to give physic to females when their young 

 ones are removed from them. Three of the following laxa- 

 tive balls, given every alternate day, will have the desired 

 effect : — 



Jalap, in powders . . 20 grains, 

 Calomel ... 4 grains ; 



to be made into a small ball or pill with treacle. But 

 during the process of drying up the milk, as little liquid as 

 possible must be given to her, which should consist entirely 

 of water. Whey is recommended by some veterinarians, as 

 being a less abrupt transition from their former diet, and 

 containing but little nutriment. 



In the event of this not proving effectual, the laxative 

 balls must be continued, and the teats of the animal rubbed 

 twice a day with a composition of goose-grease and rum, in 

 equal proportions ; or brandy and salad-oil, used in the 

 same way, will have a similar effect. This treatment conti- 

 nued for three or four days generally answers the purpose. 

 But if, in spite of strict attention to the above appliances for 

 dispersing the milk, it accumulates in large quantity, which 

 will sometimes be the case, it will be necessary to draw off 

 some of the milk by means of a nipple-glass, or sucking-pipe, 

 to relieve the animal from the pain of her udder being dis- 

 tended. A mixture of warm vinegar and brandy may be 

 also successfully applied to dry up the milk. 



In breeding pointers and setters, some sportsmen are 

 anxious to have the puppies produced at such a time as to 

 become fit for breaking in the succeeding spring, so as to be 

 ready for hunting in the autumn ; and also that the bitch 

 may not be in case, so as to prevent her from running along 



