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fixed to a bench or table, then with a wood 

 rasp, not too coarse, rasp it down. Get a cap- 

 tain's biscuit, and rasp or pulverise it fine ; mix 

 the two well together, then put it into a soup 

 plate with plenty of milk, and let the dog lap 

 it up. 



If he will not take it this way, drench him 

 with it. This mixture should be given after 

 the dog has fasted at least twelve hours. 



Four hours after this give one oz. castor oil. 

 This should be given twice a week for a month, 

 or more if required. 



A whole nut is not too much for a full-grown 

 pointer or setter. 



Nothing I have ever tried has been so effec- 

 tual as the areca nut. 



In giving all medicines, you must, of course, 

 be guided by the constitution of your dog, and 

 a great deal must depend on your own discre- 

 tion, judgment, and observation. 



FOOT HOT IN FEKKETS. 



Your ferrets should be kept just as clean as 

 your dogs, and you will then be free of this 



