HOUSE AND GARDEN 
October, 1914 
193 
Some Common Puppy Ailments 
I N probably the majority of cases the 
best dogs are those which from pup- 
pyhood have been under the care of one 
person. The dog which changes masters 
at the age of a year or so and goes into 
a new environment does not, as a rule, 
form as strong an attachment for, nor 
gain as complete an understanding of, his 
new master as if no change had occurred. 
And yet, notwithstanding these proved 
advantages of securing a puppy in prefer¬ 
ence to an adult dog, many people hesi¬ 
tate because they doubt their ability to pull 
the youngster through those early stages 
which they have been told are beset with 
all manner of fatal diseases. 
Most of the puppy ailments come un¬ 
der one of four heads: colds, indigestion, 
intestinal worms and fits. Often there is 
a correlation of causes between some or 
all of these, but for present purposes they 
can be treated separately. 
Colds are caused primarily by damp or 
drafty sleeping quarters, undue exposure 
to wet weather without proper subsequent 
drying, etc. Remember that a dog, young 
or old, catches cold from the same causes 
as does the human animal, and exhibits 
similar symptoms. Do not, however, sub¬ 
ject him to the indignity of a blanket coat 
and rubber boots when you take him out 
in bad weather—these and similar artifi¬ 
cial protections will probably do more 
harm than good. But when he comes in 
wet and cold, get him dry and warm with¬ 
out delay. Feed rationally, supply a com¬ 
fortable sleeping basket or box in a sen¬ 
sible place, and the danger of serious- colds 
of any sort will be conspicuous by its 
absence. 
Indigestion in puppies is often present 
after weaning, because of the unavoidable 
change in the youngster’s diet. Cow’s 
milk, scalded, slightly sweetened, and fed 
lukewarm is the best food for newlv- 
weaned pups. In a week or so a little 
soup thickened with stale bread should be 
given, and the milk gradually eliminated. 
Boiled rice, vegetables (except potatoes') 
and lean meat are introduced next, with 
an occasional large bone as the pup grows 
older. Wholesome food, given frequently 
in rational quantities, makes for good di¬ 
gestion and strong dogs. 
Practically every puppy is afflicted with 
either stomach or intestinal worms at 
some stage in his career. These parasites 
usually become evident when the pup is 
six or eight weeks old, their presence be¬ 
ing indicated by irregular appetite, dis¬ 
agreeable breath, abdominal pains and a 
tendency to eat unnatural objects, such as 
straw, bits of coal, etc. Several good ver¬ 
mifuges are for sale, at any drug store 
and one of them should be administered as 
scon as the presence of worms is sus¬ 
pected. Even if there are no definite 
symptoms of this trouble, a dose of the 
medicine is strongly advised in the case 
of eight-week-old puppies. 
R. S. Lemmon. 
KENNEL DEPARTMENT 
The purpose of this department is to give advice to those interested 
in dogs. The manager will gladly answer any troublesome questions. 
Address “Kennel Department” and enclose a self-addressed envelope. 
American Kennels 
Most up-to-date, largest establishment of its 
kind. St. Bernards, Great Danes, Jumbo 
Black Newfoundlands, §15 up; English Bulls, 
grown and puppies, also Bitches in welp, 
Boston Terriers, French Bulls, S15 up; Scotch 
Collies all ages, S7.50 up; Irish Terriers, 
Airedales, S15 up; white Esquimouxs, SI5 
up; Toy Fox Terriers, $5 up; Bull Terriers, S10 
up; Toy white silk Poodles, the real small 
kind, from 3-pound parents, smallest ob¬ 
tainable, S15, all pedigreed stock; Toy Pom¬ 
eranians and Pekinese Spaniels, grown and 
puppies, S20 up. Everything for the dog. 
State wants. We ship anywhere. 233 Third Ave. New York City. 
PEKINGESE the dogs of Fashion 
ALSO POMERANIANS 
A splendid variety of these attractive and fashionable little dogs 
bred from prize-winning stock is offered for sale by the Ta-Wang 
Kennels. 
Guaranteed sound and healthy. 
Prices reasonable. Grown stock 
and puppies shipped anywhere 
successfully. Call or write. Ad¬ 
dress L. Markendorff, 135 West 
87th Street. New York. Tele¬ 
phone, Schuyler 8285. 
A TOY 
is merely alplaything to be broken 
and forgotten; a real live pet, more 
of a plaything, teaches a child 
affection and kindness. 
A Persian kitten is the ideal pet. 
BLACK SHORT HAIRED CAT¬ 
TERY, 
22 Oradell, N. J. 
New York Office Dept. 0. 112 Carnegie Hall 
Telephone 3691 Columbus 
SCOTTISH 
TERRIERS 
For Sale and at Stud— 
Make BestCompanions. 
Equally at Home in 
House or Stable. 
WALESCOTT KENNELS, Bernardsville, N. J. 
Choicest 
Bulbs that 
Ever Came 
from 
Europe 
All European markets being destroyed, our 
experts in the bulb fields of Holland were 
able to obtain their choice of the finest 
varieties grown. Shipments have now 
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delivery. Write at once for the American 
Edition of our handsome catalog of 
CARTERS TESTED SEEDS. Inc. 
103 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. 
BOSTON, MASS. 
Lord Leigh and Farm¬ 
ers’ Pride at Stud for 
sale: Puppies and 
grown dogs, all pedi¬ 
greed and registered 
stock of the following 
breeds, Old English 
Sheep Dogs, Chow 
Chows, Scottish Ter¬ 
riers, French Bull 
Dogs, Boston and English Bull Dogs and West 
Highland Terriers, at very reasonable prices ac¬ 
cording to age and quality. Photos and full par¬ 
ticulars gladly submitted. Every Dog guaranteed 
as represented. Address Mrs. Thomas W. Lar¬ 
sen, Viking Kennels, Newburgh, New York 
Chow Chows 
Some of the finest in Chows. 
Puppies for sale with Cham¬ 
pion stock on both sides. For 
information and prices address 
Coassock Kennels 
Framingham Mass. 
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BELLE: MEADE PONIES 
A lovable, gentle Shet¬ 
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child, brings rosy 
cheeks, fun, self-reli¬ 
ance From $75 up. 
Full guaranty. 
Write for catalog illustrating 
highest types—complete out¬ 
fits, etc. 
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