The Dog Mammals 
Do not pay attention when your dog begs for food, 
since to yield would most likely ruin his health. He 
should not be fed at the table, nor out of regular 
hours. The dishes from which he eats should be 
cleaned every day. They should be of earthen or 
agate ware, and not old rusty tins. The dishes should 
never be washed with the dishes from our table; this 
is a practice dangerous to our health. The dog is 
fond of gnawing bones; this assists in keeping his 
teeth clean. The bone should be of medium hard- 
ness, but the bones of chicken or game should never 
be given, as they are likely to splinter and choke the 
animal. 
Our skin is filled with pores through which we per- 
spire, but the dog can only perspire through his tongue. 
If he cannot get water on a hot day his suffering is 
intense; and to keep a dog well, he must always have 
access to plenty of fresh, clean water. A drinking 
dish for his use should always be kept in a certain 
place; there should be one inside the house, and one 
in the yard, and both should be cleaned and filled 
every day. 
CARE 
An over-fed, inactive dog is a loafer, and not to be 
desired. The best dog is one that takes plenty of 
exercise. If possible, he should be allowed to run 
daily in the fields; but if this is not practicable, he 
should be taken out daily for long walks. 
The dog’s skin is very sensitive, and he should not 
be washed except when necessary. In summer he 
may be bathed often, but in winter only when 
decency demands it. He should be bathed in water 
of tepid temperature. The head should be wet first, 
but the water should be kept out of the ears, since 
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