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mature worms there can be no ova to be carried with the 

 nutrient fluids into the systems of the unborn whelps. 



A few days after all symptoms of heat have disappeared 

 give a vermifuge, which repeat twice at intervals of about 

 ten days; and if there is any suspicion that the bitch has 

 become re-infested by these parasites, or that the medicine 

 has failed to remove them all, another dose may be given 

 with perfect safety between the fifth and sixth weeks. I 

 would recommend, as the safest and best vermifuges, Idr. 

 of freshly-grated areca nut, or one of Spratts Patent 

 Worm Powders. 



The place set apart for the bitch to whelp in should 

 be retired, so that no other dogs may get near to disturb 

 her, for she would resent the intrusion, with, probably, 

 bad results to herself and pups. The bed should be 

 roomy, very slightly raised from the ground, and have a 

 boarded floor, a low ledge, and hay for litter. 



Meddlesome interference is to be deprecated. The Grey- 

 hound bitch very rarely requires assistance ; it is the 

 pampered, over-fed show dog that requires the aid of the 

 veterinary accoucheur. 



Let the bitch have abundance of food meat broth and 

 well-boiled oatmeal and milk and after the first two days 

 take her out for exercise if she does not take it voluntarily. 



When the bitch is strong and has sufficient milk, she 

 will let the pups suck her for six or seven weeks; and 

 it is much better to let Nature have its way than to adopt 

 the crotchets of those who are anxious to cram puppies 

 with food before their stomachs are fit to digest it. This 

 practice defeats its object. But to let the puppies have 

 milk or broth to lap at will, without forcing them, gets 



