The Science of Breeding 



quantity of water, may be given to the dam 

 as an antacid, this dose being for medium- 

 sized dogs. Naturally, the same precautions 

 should be taken in the case of the foster- 

 mother, although it is a strange thing that 

 the puppies frequently do better on her 

 than on their own mother. Occasionally 

 it happens that the puppies decline to pull 

 at some of the forward teats, which will 

 become hard and swollen unless attention is 

 promptly given. These should be kneaded 

 and the milk drawn off by hand, or trouble 

 will ensue. If the puppies should die, the 

 mother will be caused much distress unless 

 the milk is drawn off several times a day, 

 and means taken to dry it. Obviously dry 

 food is indicated, and the patient should 

 have her udders rubbed with camphorated 

 oil, and have a dose of castor oil. 



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