The Dog Mammals 
If the dog is in poor condition, and becomes thin 
and weak with distended stomach, and has a large 
appetite, he is probably afflicted with worms, and 
should be given a good vermifuge when his stomach is 
empty. ‘“‘Sure-shot’’ is very highly recommended as 
a vermifuge, and should be used according to direc- 
tions; however, there are many good medicines of 
this sort on the market, and usually after a vermifuge 
is given it should be followed with a dose of castor oil, 
a teaspoonful for a small dog, or a tablespoonful for a 
large dog. The rubbing of the hind parts along the 
ground is a sign that a dog is troubled with worms. 
For constipation, olive oil may be given, or small 
doses of castor oil. <A little cod liver oil should be 
given occasionally to keep the dog in good condition. 
This may be procured in form of biscuit. 
Food manufacturers like Spratt’s Co. have a large 
variety of foods which have corrective and tonic 
effects upon the dog’s system, and may be substituted 
for medicine. 
For wounds and sores apply flowers of sulphur and 
crude petroleum mixed to a thick cream. 
CARE OF PUPPIES 
The mother dog should have all the freedom possi- 
ble before giving birth to her puppies. She should 
also have an extra amount of food. Itis far better 
to let her have freedom and choose her own place to 
cradle her young; or if this is impossible, a comforta- 
ble, well-drained kennel, quiet, retired from people 
and dogs should be provided for her. The puppies 
are carried by the mother nine weeks, and are born 
blind. Their eyes open in eight to ten days. The 
mother should be left alone in their- earliest care. 
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