Domestic pets: their habits and managementGrant and Griffith, 1851 - 162 pages |
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... kind . The jaws of the dog are also differently formed to those of the cat ; there are two tubercular teeth in the upper jaw , and the eyes have not the same power of contrac- tion when exposed to strong light . Of these pecu- liarities ...
... kind . The jaws of the dog are also differently formed to those of the cat ; there are two tubercular teeth in the upper jaw , and the eyes have not the same power of contrac- tion when exposed to strong light . Of these pecu- liarities ...
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... kind is the following : -A poodle had been taken out for a walk in company with a pointer puppy , and they both plunged into the water ; the puppy , who could not swim , was drowning , and the poodle went to his assistance , but finding ...
... kind is the following : -A poodle had been taken out for a walk in company with a pointer puppy , and they both plunged into the water ; the puppy , who could not swim , was drowning , and the poodle went to his assistance , but finding ...
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... of nuts , and I believe many other dogs show a predilection for the same kind of food ; but they are not good for them . Other dogs are fond of gooseberries , and will walk into the garden when the fruit is ripe , DOGS . 31.
... of nuts , and I believe many other dogs show a predilection for the same kind of food ; but they are not good for them . Other dogs are fond of gooseberries , and will walk into the garden when the fruit is ripe , DOGS . 31.
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... kind of soup , which is thickened with oatmeal , till , when cold , it can be cut with a knife . The flesh should be cut very small , so that all the dogs may have an equal chance . When they are fed with milk , the quantity of flesh is ...
... kind of soup , which is thickened with oatmeal , till , when cold , it can be cut with a knife . The flesh should be cut very small , so that all the dogs may have an equal chance . When they are fed with milk , the quantity of flesh is ...
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... kind attacks a dog , a veterinary surgeon should be sent for , as the dog should instantly be bled . Another nervous disease that dogs are afflicted with , is a singular twitching of the limbs , called chorea . For this also the dog ...
... kind attacks a dog , a veterinary surgeon should be sent for , as the dog should instantly be bled . Another nervous disease that dogs are afflicted with , is a singular twitching of the limbs , called chorea . For this also the dog ...
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