The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-27
MOOTS


"DEAREsr wootsie did not enjoy
his breakfast this morning.
fear my sweet baby is not well.
Natalie. put him into my bathtub and
shampoo him. Do 1t firmly. but very
gently. SO as not to pull his hair and
give him pain. Afterward comb and
brush his lovely, silky hair. Part 1t
down the middle Of his baclkie and see
that you do not set one hair more upon
one side than the other. or 1t may make
his headie ACHE
Wootsie is long haired poodle He
did not appear more lively after his
bath and shampoo. Then his mistress
said:
Natalie. take wootsie to the dog
dentist. Maybe his sweet little toofins
are out of order and are hurting him.
1t would be dreadful II wootsie had
toofache!"
To the dog dentist Natalie went with
Wooteie. The dentist for pet animals
charged Wootsie's mistress IS for tho
satisfaction of being assured that Just
now nothing was wrong with Wootsie's
teeth, though there was one that might
need filling in another six months.
Wootsies mistress considered the peace
of mind she received from the dog den-
fist worth fully what she paid. Still
Wootsie did not brighten, and his mis-
tress languished in spirits accordingly.
Wootsie whined. Then said his mis-
tress:
Natalie, fear my sweetie has al
ingrowing nail or q bunion or q corn
Take him to the dog manicure"
To this professional FASTENED Natalie
with Wootsie. The dog manicure found
there was indeed trouble with the dar-
ling little beastie's claws. He clipped,
filed and polished them all till they
| shone beautifully. There was one that
was growing crooked. II was also en-
| larged. 1t might make trouble with the
animals nervous system, the dog mani
cure thought; SO he Strengthened with
| particular care the toe nail that was
awry. He thought, however, the thick
enfng of it might be due to equity de-
posfts from rheumatic trouble, and he
recommended seeing regular animals
physician in regard to that matter.
So said, SO done. DIR. Caninicus came
to call on the distinguished patient.
He examined lungs, stomach, heart and
liver Heaven be praised, lungs and
heart were in prime condition, but
there certainly was indication of liver
trouble; likewise Of indigestion that
would undoubtedly produce rheuma-
tism in time. if indeed the thickened
i toe nail were not a sign that this dread
disease had already attacked Wootsie
His mistress sighed profoundly and
said. "Oh, what shall 1 do?''
Il. replied the canine physician, will
give you a prescription for his stomach
and liver Hold his nose and put 1t
down his throat with a spoon twice a
day. Then. lest the rheumatism that
seems to have already attacked him
get permanent grip on him, take him
every other day for half an hours
treatment by osteopathic massage. The
| osteopath will SO manipulate his bones,
spine and the great ganglia OF the
nervous system that the incipient dis
ease in his right fore foot will disap-
pear under the healing touch. The dog
masseur. my dear madam. Is a price
less treasure, likewise a necessity, to
ladies' who care for their pet animals
properly. The operator messages every
muscle and tendon. If a dog has thin
muscles where they ought to be thick
the operator plumps them out: If they
are too full where he ought to be slen-
der. then they are reduced. If Wootsie
has grown out of shape through not
getting enough exercise, which is quite
probable with a lady's pet. the dos
masseur will manipulate him into beau
tiful symmetry again and give him
back to you In perfect FORM"
Il Wootsie was put through a course OF
diet as prescribed by DR.. Caninicus
who also gave him the promised liver
and stomach medicine. This stopped
the incipient govt and strengthened his
digestion SO that in course of time ht
was again equal to swallowing his ia
vorite ice cream and candy. The dos
masseur manipulated his precious little
back. legs, bones and muscles foul
months. Once more dearest Wootsie Ii
in condition, and his mistress mind il
relieved of grave and threatening
worry. TABITHA SOURGRAPES.