. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. November 10,1900J &%e Qxtsfcev owir gyoxtsmaxu 11 Pet Dog Notes. Methods of feeding the toy dogs now so fashionable differ considerably from that which should be used for larger and stronger doge. Well cooked rice, finely chopped boiled tripei warm milk and lean meat scraps from the table, mixed with vegetables, should form the common diet. As these dogs are very light eaters, they may be fed three times a dayi care being exercised that they do not eat too much at any time. Sweets of all kinds are objectionable. A little sulphur or powdered magnesia (a quar
. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. November 10,1900J &%e Qxtsfcev owir gyoxtsmaxu 11 Pet Dog Notes. Methods of feeding the toy dogs now so fashionable differ considerably from that which should be used for larger and stronger doge. Well cooked rice, finely chopped boiled tripei warm milk and lean meat scraps from the table, mixed with vegetables, should form the common diet. As these dogs are very light eaters, they may be fed three times a dayi care being exercised that they do not eat too much at any time. Sweets of all kinds are objectionable. A little sulphur or powdered magnesia (a quarter- teaspoon- ful) now and again will do no harm. Constant and free access to fresh, clean water must not be neglected. As soon as the dog has eaten all it desires take the uneaten food away and do not let it remain to be nibbled at during the day or night. Boiled liver is an admirable alternative, and one good meal of it should be fed at least once a week. If the dog has no appetite it should not be coaxed or fcrced, but should not be offered any food whatever for at least twenty-four hours. A fast of forty-eight hourB will do no harm in such cases, and total abstinence often wards off illness. All dogs, whether large or email, should have exercise, and plenty of it, in order to aid digestion, keep the heart and lungs in good action and thereby insure a good appetite. Puppies naturally take plenty of exercise, but it is when the doge are grown up that care should be taken that they do not become sluggish and so pave the way to obesity, which tends to aflect the coat, digestion and general appearance. The small varieties will generally of themselves keep "on the go," but Maptiffs, St. Bernards and other large dogs are not always disposed to re ove about much of their own free will. Bo not wash dogs too often, as it removes the natural oil of the coat and, consequently, the gloss, which is so much desired. Careful and daily brushing with a brush, followed by a rob-dow
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