CONTENTS. xin 



PAGB 



ness. — Some very annoying habits. — The use of the whip. — Happy 

 effect of association. — Training of watchers. — A dangerous method. 



— The right way. — Retrieving and its advantages .... 304 



CHAPTER Vni. 



INTESTINAL PARASITES. 



The course of infection. — The most potent means of prevention. — 

 Symptoms of worms. — Peculiar action of the pests. — How they 

 cause death. — Post-mortem appearances. — Treatment of nursing 

 puppies. — After the weaning. — Dangers in anthelmintics. — Much 

 of interest about santonin. — The first mixture to be used. — A stronger 

 preparation. — Definite rules for estimating doses. — Relief in desper- 

 ate cases 314 



CHAPTER IX. 



POTENT WORM-DESTROYERS. 



Directions for treatment of toys. — Areca nut. — Its peculiar action.— 

 Safety lines. — Rule for adjusting doses. — Best methods of adminis- 

 tration. — Remedy for tape-worm. — General treatment for worms. — 

 A shot-gun mixture. — Its preparation. — Influence of diet on worms. 



— Preventive measures. — Liability of infection in kennels. — Precau- 

 tions which should be applied . . 33 1 



