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without giving them some of the broth in which the boiling has 

 been carried on, they will soon become unhealthy. Hence it is 

 necessary to avoid these mistakes, and to select such articles as are 

 within a reasonable compass as to bulk, and yet contain the neces- 

 sary proportions of neutral salts and phosphoric acid. Which then 

 are these articles ? 1st. In flesh we find the materials for support- 

 ing and developing the powers, and keeping up the tone of the 

 muscular system ; 2ndly, in bread is contained about one-fifth of 

 the same materials as are found in flesh, together with starch and 

 other carbonaceous matters, required for the respiratory process, 

 and for sustaining the general health of the body ; and 3rdly, in 

 each are met with the salts of the blood, such as phosphoric acid 

 in combination with potash and soda, alkaline earths, such as 

 magnesia and lime, iron, and common salt. 



DIRECTIONS FOR FEEDING. 



In choosing the various articles of diet during training, regard 

 should be had to their effects upon the muscular, nervous, and 

 circulating systems, as well as upon the general health. Without 

 full and strong muscles the pace necessary for outstripping his 

 fellow cannot be developed or maintained in the greyhound and 

 without a due amount of nervous energy and a full supply of 

 healthy blood, the attempt will not be made. To be successful, he 

 must be willing as well as capable of sudden and continued exertion. 



