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adding cream, etc., to cows' milk. (See article 

 on Milk.) 



There is only one circumstance needed to be 

 pointed out when pups are brought up by hand. 

 The sponge and leather of the false nipple are 

 apt to become sour ; and therefore, after they 

 have been used, they should be kept in water 

 rendered slightly alkaline with the carbonate of 

 soda. 



If the puppies are strong, one may commence 

 to wean them when between five and six weeks 

 old ; but when they are weakly or delicate, it is 

 best to wait another week before commencing to 

 take them away from their mother ; and under 

 any circumstance it must be done gradually for 

 the mother's sake. For the first three days 

 separate the bitch from the puppies all day 

 except for half an hour, middle day ; then 

 keep her away entirely during the day, only 

 allowing her to be with them at night ; and 

 then, after a few days later, only allow her to 

 visit her puppies for a short time night and 

 morning. This must continue so long as the 

 bitch has any desire to go to the little ones, 

 or so long as she has any milk. 



As to feeding the puppies, see the article on 

 Feeding in the Appendix. 



Purgative Medicine : A dose of purgative 

 medicine, judiciously administered, is a good 

 remedy for many minor complaints, and often 

 makes what looks like being a very sick dog 

 into a healthy one. 



Castor oil is a good household remedy, but 



