Care of the Dog 



sized dogs there is from one-half to one and a half 

 pints of urine a day. The frequency of urination 

 depends upon the number of opportunities provided. 

 The well-trained house dog will hold his water for 

 twenty-four hours, if necessary. Dogs having their 

 freedom will urinate as frequently as a post presents 

 itself for use. 



Character and Quantity. — ^The character and 

 quantity of the urine is changed in many diseases, 

 but for all ordinary purposes the regular passage is 

 all that need be kept in mind. The abnormal con- 

 ditions which must be recognized and attended to 

 are: Frequent attempts at urination followed only 

 by the passage of a few drops; urine of a dark, 

 dirty brown color; frequent passage of large quan- 

 tities of urine; and absolute stoppage of urination. 

 When the urine is passed but once or twice a day 

 the odor is often increased and its consistency be- 

 comes thick and viscid. Such urine frequently 

 stains. 



Coat 



The proper care of the coat is of great impor- 

 tance since the beauty of the animal is in so many 

 breeds dependent on the condition of the hair. 

 Many people are attracted by long-haired dogs 

 solely because of their beautiful luxuriant coats. 

 Needless to say, in these types a ragged, scrawny 

 coat detracts much from the value of the dog. The 

 condition of the coat is indicative of the physical 



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