Foods and Feeding 



oughly digested and assimilated that some otfier 

 food is needed to add bulk to the ration. Dog 

 crackers, cereals and bread are used for this pur- 

 pose. Vegetables are given largely for the iron 

 they contain and to offer variety to the diet. 



For the morning meal, raw or boiled beef may 

 be used, or some suitable meat, if any remains 

 from the previous evening meal. This can be mixed 

 with cereal, dog crackers, or toast. Farina, Cream 

 of Wheat, Shredded Wheat or oatmeal may be 

 given if available. At night if suitable meat has 

 been used on the family table there should be suffi- 

 cient of the less desirable portions left, which, if 

 ground through the chopper, would make a very 

 palatable meat for the dog. This can be mixed 

 with crackers or bread crumbs, which have been 

 moistened with broth. If a proper vegetable is 

 available, a small portion may be added. In pre- 

 paring the crackers or bread, too much emphasis 

 cannot be placed on the fact that they should be 

 moistened, but not soaked. They are broken into 

 a dish and the broth is poured over them only to 

 be immediately strained off. This will leave the 

 crackers mealy, but not soggy or sloppy. 



Important Points on Feeding — Special Feeding. — 

 Dogs that are thin but thoroughly digest their food 

 may be given a liberal allowance of crackers, 

 cereals, and vegetables. Cereals especially, are fat- 

 tening. If the dog is very weak a liberal portion 

 of meat should be allowed and in addition raw 



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