The Dog Mammals 
kennel, on opposite sides. These may be of glass, or 
simply holes with wooden shutters; in either case, 
they should be arranged so that they may be opened 
or closed, depending upon the weather or the direc- 
tion of the wind. 
For the dog’s bed, a layer of clean straw is best, 
and this should be changed every week. Sawdust, 
carpets and mattings are not desirable as bedding, 
since they harbor fleas. When the kennel is scrubbed, 
disinfectants should be used, and it should be per- 
fectly dry before new straw for the bed is put in 
place. The walls of the kennels should be white- 
washed, or painted with creolin to keep them sweet 
and clean. There should be sand in front of the 
kennel, and if the dog is chained, a long chain from 
six to nine feet should be used, and there should be 
always a plentiful supply of fresh, clean water within 
reach. It is best to have but one dog in a small 
kennel. 
If the dog sleeps in a warm corner of shed or 
stable, or if allowed to sleep in the house, he should 
always have a corner of his own; in such a situation 
a piece of carpet may be used for bedding, which 
should be often cleaned, or changed. Delicate dogs 
need a bed almost as soft as our own; but a dog should 
not be allowed to sleep on the bed of his master, for 
hygienic reasons. 
FOOD 
To keep a dog happy, healthy and active, we must 
be careful to feed him regularly and moderately; we 
must study our dog, and see how much he naturally 
eats and never urge him to eat more. Most dogs are 
fed too often, although there is a difference in food 
requireménts of different breeds. Large, and very 
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