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ILLUSTRATED STOCK DOCTOR. 
water may be given the mother. Nothing cold should be placed before her. 
After the first thirty-six hours the bitch will of herself leave the whelps to 
empty herself ; from this time stronger and more nutritious food can be given, 
abundant milk allowed, and the most nutritious diet provided to aid her ra&h 
ing her ravenous family. 
Exercise must be now continued, which the mother will be glad to accept 
