Your Dog and Your Cat 



bottom can be placed on two cleats nailed to either 

 wall. The front is made to slide between two cleats 

 fastened perpendifcular to and in front of the front 

 edge of the bottom of the box. In the front a hole 

 should be made of sufficient size to permit the pass- 

 age of the dog. For winter use a cover can be placed 

 over the box, completely inclosing it except for the 

 small opening in the front. Cedar shavings make 

 the best bedding. They may be placed in the box 

 in abundant quantities,, and each time after a floor 

 cleaning handfuls of shavings can be scattered 

 about. The shavings will help absorb the moisture 

 and their odor is of benefit in keeping away fleas. 



Cleaning. — The mat on which the dog sleeps 

 should be washed at least twice a week and if neces- 

 sary, every day. If he uses a pillow this should be 

 aired and shaken up every day. His sleeping box 

 or basket should be sponged off with a disinfectant 

 solution occasionally. The cedar shavings can be 

 changed once a week. The dog house should have 

 a thorough scrubbing, followed by a good disin- 

 fecting, every week or two. When fleas are present 

 the cleaning must be more vigorous. 



Feeding. — The dog should have a regular place 

 for his meals as well as a regular feeding time. 

 The kitchen is the best place for this. He positively 

 should not be fed in the dining room during the 

 family meals. The pan or plate on which his meals 

 are served should be removed, with any food which 

 is left, within a half hour after feeding. Water 



