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eral inches in depth, to hold the impurities and favor the 

 removal of the deposits. And the absorbent covering 

 should all be renewed at least twice a week, for it must 

 soon become foul and throw off poisonous gases that not 

 only greatly injure the general health but cause severe 

 inflammation of the eyes. 



And even in the face of careful treatment were a dog 

 kept much of the time in such quarters the floor would 

 likely soon reek with bad odors unless a disinfectant be 

 employed. Therefore one should always be at hand and 

 used about the bench, woodwork and floor, not alone for 

 its deodorizing effect but for its unfriendliness to vermin 

 and disease. 



Efficacy, economy and safety all duly considered, the 

 permanganate of potassium has as much to recommend it 

 as any other agent of its class. It costs at wholesale only 

 about fifty cents a pound, and this quantity is sufficient to 

 make fifteen gallons of powerful deodorizer, which when 

 recently prepared is no mean antiseptic. But as the solu- 

 tion rapidly loses its virtues it is best to make it as 

 required, by adding a tablespoonful of the crystals to a 

 quart of water, and sprinkle it about with a small garden 

 watering-pot. 



Summarizing briefly, the paramount essentials in a ken- 

 nel are, cleanliness, ample sunlight, an abundance of pure 

 air, freedom from dampness and draughts, and protection 

 from cold. Where these requirements are all met good 

 health may be confidently expected, but where even one 

 of them is disregarded, disease will invariably be a fre- 

 quent visitor. 



