YOUR DOG AND YOUR CAT 

 HOW TO CARE FOR THEM 



CHAPTER I 

 CARE OF THE DOG 



Housing 



Freedom of the House. — Even in the most spa- 

 cious apartments the dog enjoys but limited diver- 

 sion, therefore he should be given access to all of 

 the rooms in order that he may have the oppor- 

 tunity to get all the exercise possible and have as 

 wide a variety of surroundings as available. There 

 are, however, times when it is necessary to keep 

 him from certain parts of the house. When visi- 

 tors come, the dog should be forbidden the room 

 unless they are fond of dogs, because so many 

 people possess a great fear or dislike of animals. 

 In case of sickness the dog must not be allowed in 

 the patient's room. A dog should never be left 

 alone in any room where a window is open unless 

 it is provided with a screen or other suitable pro- 

 tection to prevent him from going out on the sill 

 and perhaps falling to the ground. During meals 

 he should be kept from the dining room, and at no 

 time is it wise to leave him alone in a room where 



