The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-28
wooTsIE.

Dearest Wootsie did not enjoy his breakfast this morning. l fear my sweet baby is not well. Natalie. put him into my bathtub and shampoo him. Do it firmly. but very gently, so as not to pun his hair and give him pain. Afterward comb and brush his lovely. silky hair. Part it down the middle of his backte and see that you do not get one hair more upon one side than the other, or 1t may make his headie ache"
 Wootsie is a long haired poodle. He did not appear more lively after his bath and shampoo. Then his mistress said: ist. Maybe his sweet little tohns are out of order and are hurting hIm. It would be dreadful if Wootsie had toofache!"
 To the dog dentist Natalie went with Wootsie. The dentist for pet animals charged Wootsie's mistress $5 for the sat isfaction 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. WootSie's mistress considered the peace of mind she received from the dog dentist worth fully what she paid. Still Wootsie did not brighten, and his mistress languish- ed in spirits accordingly. WootSie Whin- ed. Then said hs mistress:
 Natalie, l fear my sweetie has an ingrowing nail or bunion or corn. Take him to the dog manicure.''
 To this professional hastened Natalie with Wootsie. The dog manicure found there was indeed trouble with the darl- ing little beastie's claws He clipped, filed and polished them all till they shone beau tifuly There was one that was grow ing crooked. It was aso enlarged. It might make trouble with the animals nervous system, the dog manicure thought; so he strengthened with partic- ular care the toe nail that was awry. He thought, however. the thickening of 1t might be due to gouty deposits from rheumatic trouble, and he recommended seeing a regular animals physician in regard to that matter.
 So said, so done. Dr. Caninicus came to call on the distinguished patient He examined lungs. stomach, heart and liv- CT. Heaven be praised, lungs and heart were in prime condition. but there cer- tainly was indication of liver trouble; likewise of indigestion that would un, doubtedly produce rheumatism in time, if indeed the thickened toe nail were not a sign that this dread disease had all ready attacked Wootsie. His mistress sighed profoundly and said, oh, what shall l do?''
 IT," replied the canine physician will give you prescription for his stomach and liver, Hold his nose and put it down his throat with a spoon twice a day Then, lest the rheumatism that seems to have already attacked him get per- manent grip on him, take him every oth- CT 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 disease in his right fore foot will disappear under the healing touch. The dog masseur, my dear mad am, is a priceless treasure, likewise a necessity. to ladies who care for their pet animals properly The operator mas sages every muscle and tendon. If 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 slender then they are reduced. If Woot- sic has grown out of shape through not getting enough exercise. which is quite probable with a lady's pet, the dog mas seur will manipulate him into beautiful symmetry again and give him back to you in perfect form"
 Wootsie was pu. through a course of diet as prescribed by Dr. Canncus, who also gave him the promised liver and stomach medicine. This stopped the in- cipient gout and strengthened his diges- tion so that in course of time he was again equal to swallowing his favorite ice cream and candy. The dog masseur manipulated his precious little back legs bones and muscles four months. Once more dearest Wootsie is In condition, and his mistress mind IS relieved of grave and threatening worry.
 Tabitha Sourgrapes