As the time of parturition draws near that is

As the time of parturition draws near that is

As the time of parturition draws near that is

As the time of parturition draws near that is, when the increase of mucus is remarked a daily meal of boiled liver should be given; but nothing stronger, of a laxative nature, ought to be administered, unless the absolute necessity of such relief as aperients afford is ascertained. Many persons are in the habit of giving buckthorn or castor oil at this season; but the dog is naturally very delicate; and nothing calculated to detract from the strength which the coming effort must severely tax, should be heedlessly resorted to.