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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-16
The Show Coat

Now is the time to give special atten- ton to those dogs which it is intended to exhibit at the summer shows and if you intend to take a trip and want your pet to look good and outshine all others with whom he comes in contact Every care must be taken of the coat which must be groomed well every day-not once week. He must be well fed and well exercised. In fact, there is no reason why dog should get 'out of condition,
 except when he is changing his coat and then he is bound to have a rather ragged appearance. Dogs that are looked after properly and groomed daily will need very little preparation for shows. Exhib. itors too often make the mistake of leav- ing their dogs none too well attended to until a few days before the show. Then they try to make up for lost time which is impossible You cannot force a dog into exhibition form-the process must be performed slowly and thorough. ly. One of the most important points when preparing a dog for exhibition is to get him free from worms. This should be attempted sometime before the date o2 the show. or else the dosing that is nec- essary will lower his system, and he will not be in good condition if the physickins is done just on the eve of the show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-16
Dogs At the Seaside

The time has come when everyone is thinking of going to the seaside-if you have the price-and the question often arises, especially where pet dogs are con- cerned. 'Is it good to give them sea bath?" This is question that cannot be answered in word. I have seen dogs almost raw on the beach. and the only relief they got was when lying in the water. This only irritated the case Many dogs are very subject to skin irritation, especially in the hot weather, and it is rather uncertain what the effect of the salt water on their skins may be. In some cases it might be beneficial, whilst in others it might be the reverse The best way to proceed is to give a dog a sea water bath, and afterwards one of fresh water. which will remove the de- posit of salt left by the sea water. If it is found that the dog derives benefit from the salt water bath, it may safely be con- tinued. It is we'll understood that sea water has a strengthening. invigorating effect on the whole system. It is not good, however, to let an eczematous dog dry himself by running about after being in the sea, for in nine out of every 10 cases the salty deposit left in his hair will; set up irritation. He should be dried with a soft towel and. if possible, sEould be rinsed with fresh water before drying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-16
Indigestion In Dogs

Do dogs suffer from indigestion? Yes, indeed they do, in spite of the fact that their digestive powers are the strongest and most active of any domestic animal This very fact bears with it the explana- ton of the apparent conundrum-why should an animal with such digestive ca pacities ever suffer from dyspepsia? Well, since nature intended the dog to be able to digest what is apparently very indi- gestible-i. e., bones and gristly meat-it follows that the dog is provided with spe- cial machinery to enable him to do so; or to be more accurate, his digestive appa- rstus is supplied with juices capable of doing what those of man, for instance, cannot do; and if the food given to the dog is not of the right sort, then these juices have no proper work to do, and the whole apparatus gets out or gear. Thus, a dog fed continually on soft quickly digested foods instead of having good solid meat and hard bones, dry bis cults and such like, will suffer for want of something substantial to digest.
 Another cause of indigestion in dogs is overlooking In the ordinary course of nature dog will consume hearty meal rapidly and then go to sleep. He never masticates his food. His teeth were in- tended Gas can be seen by looking at them) to enable him to tear and crunch his food preparatory to swallowing it, and all he wants is to be able to reduce it to pieces of size that can be swal- lowed-merely "bolted" down. Now, it follows from this that dog takes fairly long time to digest meal And, consequently, the proper thing to do is only to feed him twice a day-morning and evening. Each time let him have plenty, and then he will go off to sleep and digest it. This is quite contrary to what is done with many dogs. They are fed at all hours of the day, and often upon most unsuitable things. The palmer and less artificial is the food given to dogs in a general way, the better. Good hard biscuits, raw meat. bones large enough to need crunching-for the aver age dog this is the proper regimen.
 Symptoms of indigestion are numerous and unmstakable. The appetite fails: lis- usually he refuses wholesome food and takes delight in eating all sorts of filthy and undesirable substances-coal, for n- stance, has a common attraction for house dogs suffering from indigestion. Flatu- lency, often darrhoea, skin irritation, and a host of other symptoms appear in va rious cases. Then it must not be for gotten that indigestion is the most likely preliminary to liver trouble in various forms, and particularly to jaundice. As to remedies these are as numerous as the different forms of the complaint. Any special symptoms may be dealt with, such as diarrhoea, by a specific remedy suited to them; but in a general way change of food and a small dosing with condition pills, which can be secured from the larger drug stores, are all that we need to provide. There is absolutely noth-
 ing better to keep 8 dogs liver and sys- tenn generally clear than Epson salt; but bear in mind that it acts rather strongly on dogs, and should therefore only be given in small doses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-16
Blotch Or Surfeit

When dogs are affected with blotch, inflamed patches are observed on various parts of the body; these discharge thin
 niattery fluid, which eventually forms a scab and mats the hair together Tn a few days the hair falls off, leaving bare patches moist from the exuded fluid and an intolerable itching is present, causing continual scratching or rubbing. If the disease be neglected, these scabs rapidly extend and coalesce till the dog becomes almost bare of hair, and presents a loath- some and disgusting appearance. There is
 constant emulation of matter forming fresh scabs, the skin becomes thickened and wrinkled, the dog rubs or scratches himself till he bleeds, he gets no rest, his appetite fails and he often sinks un- der the disease.
 The treatment of this form of skin dis ease will be somewhat dependent on the stateSof the animal If in good condition the dog should receive a brisk purgative, and treatment of tonic pills, will be found most suitable. The aim should be, however, to produce a healthier state of
 the blood. It will be necessary to keep
 the bowels freely opened during the ex- istence of the disease. If the dog is much emaciated, he must have a mild purge, and receive good nourishing diet in the
 form of broth, etc. Of course the ken nel must be examined, any defective san itary arrangements altered, and thorough
 cleanliness insisted on. The dogs bed
 ding should be changed at least once a
 week and the proper use of disinfectants
 in and about the kennel is of great ser
 vice.
 Glycerine often cures b1otch when very
 freely rubbed into the skin twice a day,
 and nothing can be simpler, safer or
 cleaner All cases, however, will not yield
 to it, and it should be tried in combina-
 ton with carbolic acid. Put 20 drops of
 the acid In 10-cent bottle of glycerine
 and mix thoroughly. This may be used
 alone, or where a large surface of skin
 is affected, diluted with an equal bulk
 of water. Dressings of olive oil or vase
 line are useful when the skin is hot and
 wrinkled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-16
Summer Collie

Collie is one of the summer troubles to which dogs are subject, probably for one of two reasons. Either the animal has ob- tained some filthy water which is setting up internal trouble or he may have taken draught of cold water when very hot. In fact, there are plenty of causes which set up collie in hot weather. We understand by collie sudden attack of violent pain, Puppies are very often sub ject to it, and in their case it is due to the presence of worms. Most dog owners know how at times puppies are attacked in this way, and if relief is not quickly given they will have fits and die. In regard to older dogs, the attacks come oil very suddenly, and the animal ex- hibits all the well-known symptoms of acute pain, the body being doubled up in a semi-circular shape, with the tail between the legs.
 Colic may also come about as the re- suit of a little internal stoppage, or it may be due to wrong feeding. There are some kinds of food which are apt to ferment internally. particularly sugary substances, which undergo chemical decomposition and so it is a complaint which may very often affect dogs kept indoors and fed on all sorts of sweet daintieS. The best course of treatment is to give good dose of castor oil
 Sometimes the use of an infection is desirable in cases in which it may be SUD- posed that there is a stoppage internally. In a good many cases the administration of small doses of chlorodyne at intervals of half an hour will have a good effect, but judgment will have to be exercised according as the dog may be suffering from constipation or relaxation. There is no hard and fast line to be drawn but each case must be dealt with on it's merits. On the whole there is nothing like a good dose of castor oil, whatever be the case. It cannot do any harm, for if there be constipation, the castor oil will relieve that; if on the other hand there be relaxation, the castor oil will tend to carry away from the intestines the irritating matter which is the cause of the symptoms.
 Great care should be taken with re- gard to puppies during hot weather, lest they have anything in the way. of sour food. It is such common practice to leave part of a meal not eaten in the feeding pans-and often exposed to the sun and not infrequently. consisting of soaked biscuit, which begins to ferment at once under such conditions Let all the food of puppies be prepared perfectly fresh, care being taken that not more is made at one time than they can con- sIme for their intended meal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-16
Not a Red Ribbon

I One of the most unique records ever l made by an owner of large kennel was
 made at the recent Panama exposition by Mrs Anna R. Judd, owner of Melita Kennels (white Maltese) at Seattle, Wash Mrs. Judd believes in having everything | unique in the way of dogs, so made a final spurt at the exposition and cleaned up every blue ribbon in the class in which she competed. This is the first time in the history of dog shows that this feat
 was accomplished, and the lady well de- serves praise.
 In order to do things right at the ex- position, Mrs. Judd had erected her own little house to display her pets. It was decorated in her kennel colors, orange and blue, and at these headquarters it is estimated that 500,OO0 people visited her during the exposition In order to make the display still more charming Mrs. Judd incorporated her kennel colors in her own costumes, making very nice combination all around This mode of advertising to the world that her dogs were second to none is step ahead of modern dogdom, and no doubt she will be well repaid.
 Mrs. Judd contemplates taking a trip to New York and competing with the fOur I1ullureu Soclety SoI tHere. oiie has no fear that the dogs from the west will suffer by comparison with the dogs of the east. At least she will make the fanciers of the east show her she is wrong.
 In the illustration on this page Mrs. l Judd has in her arms Melita Snow Dream, which took first prize for best puppy, any class, in the exposition show and also best toy dos exhibited. This | is some honor for a puppy. The other I dog at her side is also a blue ribbon winner
 l To Mrs. Judd, in the Maltese Terrier world, we must accord the same position | as we do U. R. Ffshel in the pointer | class and Gen. Roger Williams in the | trailing specie-the best that have been
 1 bred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-16
MiIIer's AntIseptic oil. Known As Oil

Has perhaps relieved more sufferers than any other known remedy in the same length of tine More than 10000 der an absolute guarantee to give satfs-
 faction or money refunded, and only three bottles have been returned. Many have testified that they had suffered with Rheumatism until they had been forced to give up their work, because they could not use their limbs Some could not even raise their arms above their head, have been restored and are now praising this wonderful oil that other sufferers may be relieved. No wonder this great oil treatment has sprung into such tremendous populari- ty in so brief a time, and, so much praised today by the thousands throughout the South. For Rheuma- tism. Neuralgia, Lumbago, stiff and aching joints or any kind of an ache or pain. it Is said to be without an equal. For Sore Throat, Group. Diph- theria and Tonsilitis and for cuts and burns, it has been found most effect i've. This wonderful new oil remedy that is producing such remarkable re- suits throughout the country is now for sale by all leading druggists. Accent no substitute, for there is nothing lika it. Golden red color only Every bot tie guaranteed; 25c and soc a bottle. Sor money refunded. Jacobs Drug Store. Adv I # %
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-16
Ringworm Troublesome

The ringworm is 8 vegetable parasite and appears in circular, scaly patches, and is very contagious. If is commonest in dirty, damp kennels, and may be com municated to the dog by a child suffer- ing from it. Ringworm manifests itself by small. round, scaly patches in which the hairs soon become dry and brittle, and finally break off near the surface. These patches are covered with thin white
 powdery scales. At first about as large
 as a penny, they spread quit uniformly,
 usually reaching the size of trade dol
 lar; and they may be even larger. Their
 borders are ridge-lilxe. being slightly
 raised; and as they extend, their centers clear up more or less, the thickening dis appearing, and the skin therein regain
 ing somewhat its natural appearance: thus they retain the annular or rink-like shapes which their name implies. This is the most common form of the disease. but 1t sometimes appears as small pointed vesicles. containing clear fluid, and ar ranged in circles; and it may even take the form of pale red spots. with small whitish scale in the center. I have found Poslum, obtainable at druggists the best cure for this trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-16
Likes and Dislikes

If your neighbours dog thrives upon a certain diet, for instance. don't force that diet upon your dog, just because he is a dog. Let him have his reasonable likes and dislikes. Would you like it, now, to have oatmeal. which you loathed, forced upon you just because it had made Mr. So-and-So the fat man of the neighbor- hood? Let him have bread cereals and milk for breakfast For the feed of the day at night (after puppyhood. two meals a day are sufficienD, give him a yege- table-not the same one yesterday, today and forever-but any your own table fur nishes forth, mixed with staple, johnny cake, dog bread, etc. and a small allow ance of meat, chopped, not chunked; :; and as often as maybe, the deectable bone. It is economy to pay heed to his diet; his health is far easier regulated by the feeding pan than the medicine chest Be regular, too, with his meals; like you, he will fume if the cook is late Irregularity in meals works havoc with digestion in man or animal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-16
Notes On Grooming

Good grooming keeps the pores open, skin healthy and coat in show bloom. Honest rubbing gives better gloss than heated kennels, thick clothing and stimu- lating foods; and it is healthier and more pleasant for the dog.
 Groom your dog every day if possible He likes it; it does him good; and is the best of exercise for you, too. Sends a good, wholesome glow all through you.
 Use the brush, hands and elbow grease generously, but be Sparing with the comb. It pulls out too much hair; and. unless gently and properly used. scratches and hurts the dog. He does not like that
 There are combs and combs Some are instruments of torture, with teeth that scratch like a knife point They make a dog hate being groomeG. Don't use such things at all Be considerate.
 Meal times are the worst of all times for grooming. You would resent un- necessary interference during dinner yourself, and some dogs are just the same, while others appreciate the attep- tion so much that they forget to eat their food. The results are equally bad in both cases. No animal gets the real goodness out of it's rations unless al- lowed to eat them in peace and comfort
 It reduces labor when large dogs are taught to stand with their fore feet on raised bench for grooming. Very little teaching is required. When once they know what is wanted, the mere sight of the brush will be enough to make them trot off to the bench and stand up of their own accord Smaller dogs can be groomed to the best advantage on suitable table. Continued stopping is first-rate way of cultivating the backache but it does not conduce to better groom ing.
 When possible it is best to keep sepa- rate brush for each dog. The common use of one brush may be the unsuspected means of disseminating disease through out the kennel. Bore a hole in each brush, put a string through, and hang it up on a labelled hook. Prevents mis- takes, and saves you a heap of hunting where on earth" you put that brush last time you used it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-16
To Grow Hair
A deserving

When dog has been cured of mango to grow again freely where it has fallen
 off. What I have to say on this applies equally we'll to cases of eczema. Recently
 several instances have come under my ! notice in which cocoanut oil Ia white paste sold by chemists) has proved very serviceable for this purpose. It is not of
 much use to rely on preparations of can tharides, so often recommended for the purpose Cocoanut oil is more in the na- ture of nutriment, whereas cantharides Is an excitant, supposed to act by stim- ulating the roots. Another excellent thing is anhydrous wool-fat-the product of sheeps' wool, sometimes sold under the name of lanoline; mixture of equal parts of wool-fat and cocoanut oil, to which a small quantity of finely powdered
 flowers of sulphur has been added, will perhaps form the most satisfactory of all hair stmulants.
 It is very common thing to see the hair of 8 dog falling out, and this is
 brought about by several causes It is very foolish and ignorant for people to think that their dogs are suffering from
 mango, just because little hair is com ing off. Very simple treatment will often effect cure, and it is quite wrong for people to begin to plaster a dog all over with horrible preparations of turpentine. tar and other choice things. This will
 usually tend to increase the trouble, rath-
 CT than to cure it., apart from the fact that such applications make dog feel thoroughly miserable. Now, in the ma jority of cases, a little simple attention
 in the way of few blood pills, with change of food, will work wonders. Some times this loss of hair is caused by insuf- fcient grooming. Dogs coats need atten- ton regularly. Occasional spasmodic brushings do very little good. What is needed is a daily grooming with rather
 soft brush. Just few minutes atten- ton every day will go a long way to-
 wards preventing loss of hair or skin disease. We do not believe in constantly dosing dogs; a little blood medicine oc-. casionally certainly is good, but they do not need to be physicked for every 1 slight trouble that their owner may think l they are suffering from.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-16
Sulphur for Dogs

Sulphur, generally in it's crude form, is reputed to be as good a medicine for the blood as anything for dogs; and there is much truth in this. We want to give it, however, in such a form that it will be duly absorbed into the system, other wise no good can result. The common est way of giving it is to put lump in the water-but this involves a wrong im- pression Sulphur is practically insolu- ble in water, and for all practical pur- poses you might as well put a piece of granite in the water. The best way, in my opinion, to give it is to use the sul- phur mixed with molasses to the consis- tency of putty. Give large dog a ball once day the size of an average marble each day for week; the smaller breeds half this amount Stop treatment for a few days and then give over again. Keep your dog out of the wet and do not wash during this treatment. This is a fine remedy for spring for all dogs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-16

husiasm shown would be forthcoming so promptly. Today there are upward of 1000 burials in plots of various sizes and shapes, inclosed most artistically and ornamented by elaborate monuments.
 Plots are sold at the rate of $25O per square foot, the minimum size to be six two feet by. three feet. The cost of burial ranges from s to $10, according to the size of the animal, and includes the boxing, shipping and interment. The boxes are made of vanished deal wood lined with sheet zinc and dramatically sealed. If a more elaborate recepticle is desired the company has plain seam- less metal casket, dramatically sealed. sanitary. air-tight and waterproof. Also metallic and wood caskets covered with white embossed plush lining and hard ware, same on exhibition at the New York office of the company. The erec- ton of monuments and railings must be approved at the office
 We reproduce some excellent views of this canine cemetery. showing the short graves and many tombstones, some of which run into the thousands of dollars 2 In closing this series on the dog hope the reader has a better insight into the inner workings" of the dog world And with the quotation by Pope, l will say good-by to those who love the dog and if you don't love him, buy one with a pedigree and the world will seem much brighter to you Pope has well said History is more full of examples of fidelity in the dog than in friends"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-16
INSCRIPTION ON MONUMENT OF A NEWFOUNDLAND DOG

When proud of man returns to earth, Unknown to glory but upheld by birth, The sculptor's art exhausts the ponp of woe And stored record who rests below; When all is done, upon the tomb is seen, te. Not what he was, but what he should have been: But the poor dog in life the irmest friend The first to welcome foremost to defend, Whose honest heart is still his masters own, Who labors, fights, lives, breathes for him alone, Unhonored falls unnoticed all his worth, Denied in heaven the soul he held earth; While man, vain insect! hopes to be forgiven, And claims himself a soul-exclusive heaven. Ye! who perchance behold this simple urn, Pass omit honors you wish to mourn: To mark 8 friends remains these stones arise I never knew but and here he lies.
 Lord Byron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-16
Natures Demand

me periodical growing of the new coat IS very heavy tax upon lonc-coated dogs. and the quantity and texture of the coat suffer where they are stinted in meat foods at such times. All dogs at this period need plenty of meat out of which to grow the new coat and to keen up the strength of the body
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-16
Breaking It Gently
From Tiff,


 He had just been accepted
 Does your father know write poetry?' he asked, anxiously. Not yet dear" she replied. "I've told him all about your drinking and your gambling debts. but I couldn't tell him everything at once"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-16
The Innocent Cat

From EVerybodyS
 I'm sorry to have to do this" said Johnny, as he spread the jam on the cats face. but I can't have suspicion pointing its filssA~ at me"