Vm CONTENTS. 



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peculiar effects. — Rice, and its admirable qualities. — Nutritive value 

 of barley and rye. — How starches should be cooked. — The propor- 

 tions of them allowable ......... 35 



CHAPTER IV. 



DIETARY FOR PUPPIES. 



The right period for weaning. — Essential preparatory steps. — Various 

 foods to be used. — Proper quantities of each. — Number of feedings 

 demanded. — Of what each should consist, up to the eighth month. — 

 The great secrets of puppy-raising. — Means of preventing deformi- 

 ties. — Many absurd notions combated. — Ruinous results of over- 

 feeding. — Treatment of common affections by dietetic means . . 49 



CHAPTER V. 



GENERAL DIETARY. 



The foods, quantities, and combinations for toys. — Of what each meal 

 should consist. — Special directions for feeding the overweighty. — 

 Rules against over-feeding. — Many valuable hints for novices. — How 

 mature dogs should be fed. — The number of meals they should have. — 

 Methods of preparing meat. — Quantities required under various con- 

 ditions of life. — Foods that should be associated with it. — Requisite 

 proportions of each. — Treatment of dainty feeders. — In total loss of 

 appetite ............ 65 



CHAPTER VI. 



KENNELLING. 



The most primitive kennels. — Their glaring defects. — A suitable kennel. 

 — The best situation for it. — Complete directions for builders. — Its 

 various furnishings. — Absolute requisites to health. — To secure free- 

 dom from vermin. — Method of fumigation by sulphur. — Important 

 considerations in large kennels. — Precautions to be observed in stable 

 quarters. — An efficient deodorizer ....... 81 



CHAPTER VII. 



EXERCISE. 



Physiology of exercise. — Baneful results of too close confinement. — 

 Yards for puppies. — Prime requisites. — Infinite importance of clean- 

 liness. — Yards for mature dogs. — Economy and efficiency duly con- 



