British Dogs at Work 



cation of these pests by aiding the secre- 

 tion of mucus in the stomach, in which 

 they thrive. Small quantities of cod-liver 

 oil or Parrish's food are helpful when the 

 youngsters are not thriving, but it is neces- 

 sary to wa,tch the effect of the former, owing 

 to its laxative tendencies. By the tenth 

 week the number of meals may be reduced 

 to four daily, and by the fourth or fifth 

 month to three. Raw meat may be given 

 with advantage now, and broken biscuits are 

 also to be recommended. 



The foregoing observations apply more 

 directly to those who keep several puppies, 

 with the idea of making them develop to 

 the utmost advantage. The man who has 

 but one, and that intended solely as a com- 

 panion or guard, will not of necessity be at 

 such pains, for he will find that, after the 

 lapping stage, the puppy can be fed quite 

 well on household scraps, upon which he 

 will grow apace. At the same time my 

 directions as to the number of meals should 



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