To the Editor of the "NortH-Cuina Dairy NEWS"
Sm,—The only explanation which seems possible for your inclusion of Secretary Ricks' letter in your today's issue must be a desire to herald the approach of the "silly season".
We are told that a particular form of tick is virulent to dogs at Mokanshan and Kuling. Not being acquainted with either of these resorts, 1 cannot myself suggest further than ike usual precaution of dog owners who take their animals into the country and examine them for ticks after they return from an outing. Presumably, any form of tick if left in a dog produces tick fever in due course, whereas your correspondent mentions no remedy against the particular species, Are we to arrive at the conclusion that dogs should not be taken to these resorts at all or that previous veterinary advice should be taken?
Regarding the remaining elementary advice given, I certainly do not Intend limiting the walking exercise my dogs before the hours. of 7 am. and after 6 pin, If I subscribed ta this theory, being without the, privilege of a garden, my house would rapidly become quite unplea~ sant, to say nothing of the necessary discipline which is required from one's pets, The enforcement of the muzzling order surely belongs only to the Municipal Authorities, and the exaltation of Secretary Ricks in this connection seems superfluous. If he had added that the form of box -muzzle 50 often seen on Alsatians and similar breeds, is contrary to licensing conditions and that a dog so muzzled is just as liable to seizure, it might be brought before the authorities concerned and owners alike, a point "which seems apt to be overlooked.
Water for dogs,.cats and birds and freedom of dogs and cats from fleas as far as possible seems advice which could have been better included in a "Little Tots" corner than: in your ordinary columns.
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