50 DOGS. 



Should inflammatory symptoms appear, indicated 

 by the whelp appearing as if distressed, with its 

 head raised and panting for breath, or constantly 

 vomiting, or attempting to do so, it will be advisable 

 to take a little blood from the neck vein or by cutting 

 off the tip of the tail, and afterwards to administer 

 the purging ball: this, and a spare feeding with 

 bread and milk for a day or two, will usually effect 

 a cure. 



TRAINING. The training a dog should commence 

 with the period at which it begins to run about, and 

 have reference especially to the future prospects of 

 the dog. Whether it be intended for a house, pet, 

 or. lap-dog, or to whatever other purpose, its train- 

 ing should be conducted accordingly. The first 

 lesson a dog should be, obedience; to come and go, 

 lie down, or be silent, at the word of command: 

 habits of cleanliness should also be simultaneously 

 inculcated, and all petulent or capricious movements 

 checked as they appear. Any pleasing habits can 

 now be easily taught, for dogs, of all animals, are 

 most readily susceptible of education, and may be 

 taught to do almost any thing. 



To ensure health in dogs, enforce on all occasions 

 habits of cleanliness, and carry out the same habit 

 yourself by washing each of your whelps or dogs at 

 least once in each week: this will keep those tormen- 

 ting vermin, the ticks, or fleas, in check, and will, 

 with the aid of a little occasional opening medicine, 

 preserve and ensure that greatest of all blessings 

 freedom from disease. 



