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a day, at the same time each day, and keep a 

 record on a chart ; also, if you can, at the same 

 time count the pulse and the number of respira- 

 tions per minute, and record them for reference. 

 In all cases of severe illness, it is a good plan 

 to put the dog in a flannel jacket, as depicted in 

 the illustration. 



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A coat covering the hind parts of a dog— useful after 

 operations upon the abdomen 



The points to be remembered are : — 



1. Dry, well - ventilated, light quarters of a 



proper temperature. 



2. Cleanliness of patient. 



3. Cleanliness of the surroundings. 



4. Cleanliness of everything used for the 



patient. 



