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class, must have quantities of out-door exer- 

 cise and wholesome food to be healthy. 



When a puppy is being weaned, from the 

 fifth to the eighth week, feed five times a day 

 small quantities, of course, for the stomach 

 must not be overtaxed. Bread and milk, boiled 

 oatmeal, hominy, or any such food is suitable 

 for breakfast. A cracker, or half a slice of 

 brown bread, is good for lunches. The main 

 meal should consist of boiled meat, onions and 

 rice, mixed with some cooked, green vegetable. 



From ten weeks old until nine months, three 

 meals a day. Two meals are sufficient for ma- 

 ture dogs. The best way to gauge quantity is 

 to find out about what a dog will eat, and then 

 give a little less. Puppies or dogs should be 

 eager for food, but not ravenous. Don't give 

 milk which has not been scalded, or potatoes in 

 any form, if you wish to save the puppies from 

 worms. Sour milk once or twice a week in 

 summer is healthful, but should not be given 

 oftener. 



Twice a week a bone with some meat on it is 

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