. The dog in health and in disease [microform] : including his origin, history, varieties, breeding, education and general management in health, and his treatment in disease. Dogs; Dogs; Chiens; Chiens. 364 THE DOG IN DISEASE. constitution, tlioagli possibly bad management of the dam when in whelp or dnring nursing, very many bitches not. Vio. 87.—Eaobitio Doo (Hnx). being sufficiently fed at these periods, may give rise to rickets in the young. Unhygienic surroundings, as damp, dark, ill-ventilated kennels, food insufficient as to quantity or quality, etc., are undoubted causes. Rickets has b
. The dog in health and in disease [microform] : including his origin, history, varieties, breeding, education and general management in health, and his treatment in disease. Dogs; Dogs; Chiens; Chiens. 364 THE DOG IN DISEASE. constitution, tlioagli possibly bad management of the dam when in whelp or dnring nursing, very many bitches not. Vio. 87.—Eaobitio Doo (Hnx). being sufficiently fed at these periods, may give rise to rickets in the young. Unhygienic surroundings, as damp, dark, ill-ventilated kennels, food insufficient as to quantity or quality, etc., are undoubted causes. Rickets has been experimentally prodnced in nursing puppies by removing them from the dam and giving them food they could not digest properly. Treatment.—Everything possible should be done to improve the general health—sunlight, dry, warm, well- ventilated kennels, and gentle exercise being essential. Lime-water, phosphate, bone-dust, cod-liver oil, iron ton- ics, etc., are all indicated. Grooming and massage are not to be forgotten. A diet varied and adequate is essential. The puppies of large breeds of dogs often grow so fast itliat the weight of the body is too great for the limbs. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Mills, Wesley, 1847-1915. New York : D. Appleton
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