Your Dog and Your Cat 



is very warm. At such times he should be given 

 only a small amount at a time until he has cooled 

 off. Water must be withheld when the dog is 

 suffering from: 



Weak Stomath. — The dog should not be allowed 

 a drink of water for a half hour after eating. At 

 other times he may be allowed a reasonable quantity. 



Gastritis. — Even small amounts of water will in- 

 duce vomiting when the stomach is badly inflamed. 

 The thirst should be quenched by lapping cracked 

 ice. Only a few laps should be allowed at a time. 



Diarrhea. — In the early stages a limited amount 

 of water may be given. Should the diarrhea be- 

 come severe water must be withheld and liquids 

 supplied the system in the form of egg and milk or 

 oatmeal gruel in small quantities and at frequent 

 intervals. 



Chronic Diseases. — In chronic diseases of the 

 liver and kidneys when the thirst is abnormal, but- 

 termilk may be substituted for water. 



