Your Dog and Your Cat 



induce him to use a paper indoors. Where there 

 are stairs to climb he should be carried if possible. 

 Such conservation of energy will prove valuable 

 to him. 



The dog and his quarters should be kept abso- 

 lutely clean. Tub baths must be avoided, because 

 they are weakening and expose the animal to colds, 

 but any soiled parts can be sponged with hot water 

 and thoroughly dried. His bed should be kept 

 clean and fresh. His food should be freshly pre- 

 pared at each offering and should be clean and 

 wholesome. If the appetite fails, the dog can often 

 be tempted to take food from his master's hand, 

 when he would not touch it in a dish. 



The air in the room should be frequently changed 

 and the temperature kept moderately warm and 

 even. No drafts should be allowed to strike the 

 dog. His general comfort in every way should be 

 provided. 



The sick dog should not be shut up in a room and 

 left to his own devices, nor should he be put away 

 in strange surroundings utiless absolutely neces- 

 sary, for an unaccustomed change will sometimes 

 work havoc with a sensitive dog. The animal en- 

 joys seeing his master and relies upon him to help 

 him in his trouble. A word and a pat are worth 

 more than drugs in curing many an ailment. 



