The daily Alaskan., 1915-11-29
CARE OF PETS,
Suggestions About the Treatment
 of Domestic Animals.
THEY LIKE AND NEED,

Interesting Rulos For the Scientific and
 Humane Treatment of Our Common
 est and Favorito Household Pets
 Rabbits, Cats, Dogs and Pigeons.
 There still seems to be much doubt as to the right way to feed rabbits, many people spending far too much on expensive grains to make it worth while keeping them at all. There is, of course. no hard and fast rule. Rabbits, like all other animals, require variety and change, and the nature of the food depends also on the class and condition of the animals. A general menu may be given as follows;
 A first meal of chopped clover hay scalded and dried off, with meal, oats OF bran; in the evening some sliced roots, such as maugels or turnips or green food, such as dry lettuce and cabbage leaves.
 It Is important in all cases that clean, fresh water should always be placed in the hutch, the does having slimmilk where possible.
 In cold weather, when the cats fur gets naturally thicker In order to with stand the cold 1t also frequently pre- sents a rough and unkempt appearance. In such a case give an occasional tea spoonful of olive oil or vary he food with fish and butchers flights" The latter is a particularly favori,e food, and It's cheapncss makes 1t of Nddi- HonaI value. Raw meat may be given two or three times a week, but not if the animal Is subject to worms. A few small doses of arcca nut-a tiny pinch, powdered and placed on the meat twice a week-will often effect a cure for worms, as will a dose of epson or glauber salt Only very tiny quanti- ties Of either or the salines need be given and may be administered in the form of a pill mixed with butter. With a little help this should be placed at the back of the throat and the mOuth kept closed till the warmth has dissolved the butter and carried 1t down,
 Most dogs are fed too much meat especially in hot weather. Like hu- mans, they should be fed regularly and given plenty of water to drink.
 Considering the number and impor- tance of these faithful animals, 1t is surprising how indifferent many own CTS are to the interests and care of their pets. The dog Is given a few odd scraps, a stray bone and unlim- tied sugar-thc worst possible food when it Is discovered by gushing lady visitors that Jack looks 'sO sweet when he bcgs. It Is little wonder therefore that SD many dogs go pros pectlng in the gutter for additions to their menu. No one-chid or ErOwnUp should take the responsibility of an animal. large or small, unless he or she is prepared to expend sufficient time and money to insure adequate feeding and the maintenance of proper sanitary conditions.
 Though the keeping of pigeons Is likely to be discouraged just now or even viewed with suspicion, there is really no need why they should not be bred, especially for show purposes. KeeD them in q loft, facing south fl possible, and scatter plenty of cut straw about that the birds may be en- couraged to build their own nests. A row of cube sugar boxes on a low shelf serves admirably for nesting places and the birds will avail themselves eagerly of the opportunity. Clean water, green food and grit are always necessary. Do not disturb the birds when nesting.