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broth mixed with their ordinary food, will generally 

 " fetch " the most dainty feeder; other dogs are very 

 keen on oatmeal porridge, made as for human beings, 

 but, of course, with no sugar, which I may say should 

 never be given, in any form, to dogs, as it is an un- 

 natural and injurious food for them, although they are 

 usually quite willing to eat a lump of sugar at almost 

 any time, but they are much better without it. Milk 

 (unskimmed, otherwise it is likely to upset their stom- 

 achs), is also a capital thing for dogs in low condition, 

 or out of sorts. It is best given cold, or lukewarm, 

 after being boiled, as in its natural state it is thought 

 liable to cause worms, but, of course, this is not always 

 the case. I have also found " bovril " useful as a 

 " pick-me-up," or appetizer, for animals on the sick list 

 or those who are " bad doers." 



