68 THE FOXHOUND 



greatly relished by them and are of great serv- 

 ice in removing tartar, which frequently forms 

 around the teeth near the gums and either 

 loosens them or sets up an irritation. Bones 

 should never be given to dogs when their stom- 

 achs are empty, but only after being fed. 



Feeding should be done by the same person 

 every day, preferably superintended by the 

 man who hunts them, as it will assist him in 

 enforcing discipline and obedience in the field. 



When a hound refuses to eat he should be 

 thoroughly examined. If nose is found dry 

 and warm his temperature should be taken. 

 If registering above 101 in the rectum (nor- 

 mal) he should be given a dose of castor oil 

 and watched carefully for a day or two for 

 other symptoms of sickness. 



It is of the utmost importance that they have 

 a pure water supply. Many intestinal com- 

 plaints are produced by a deficiency in this 

 respect. Drinking vessels should be so ar- 

 ranged that they cannot be soiled by the dogs 

 confined in the kennel, the temptation being 

 great to use them as urinals. Vessels should 

 be so placed as not to be exposed to the rays 

 of the sun and should be regularly cleaned, 

 and moss and scum removed from the bottoms 

 and sides. 



