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WORMS. The chief internal parasites infesting the 

 dog are the round worms, which are usually found 

 in young puppies, and the tapeworm common to 

 adults. The treatment of puppies has been dealt 

 with in another chapter ; that of adults is compara- 

 tively simple. If the coat is harsh and staring, and 

 the appetite capricious, the presence of worms may be 

 suspected, although there may be no direct evidences. 

 Segments of the tapeworm are, however, usually to 

 be seen in the motions, in the shape of little 

 organisms somewhat less than an inch in length. 

 Plenty of remedies are on the market, but, in case 

 any one prefers to make up his own, I may state 

 that the most convenient agent for the destruction 

 of these pests is powdered areca-nut, which must be 

 used fresh, otherwise its properties are sacrificed. 

 The correct dose is one grain for every pound weight 

 of the adult dog, but a maximum of i oo grains should 

 suffice for even the largest. It is necessary to 

 administer this in the early morning, the dog having 

 been deprived of his meal overnight. In an hour's 

 time follow with a dose of castor -oil. The nut may 

 be scraped on an ordinary nutmeg grater, but this 

 is sometimes a painful process. If you get the 

 powder from your chemist, insist upon its being fresh . 

 I have found it taken readily if well incorporated with 

 butter or dripping, as mentioned at the beginning of 

 this chapter. 



THE END. 



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