When rat-hunting, and working hard, ferrets and dogs grow excessively
thirsty. One old keeper friend always takes the trouble to carry with
him a small flask of water for his ferrets, offering it to them at
intervals in the palm of his hand. For his dogs also he carries water
and a tin dish--while he seldom goes out ratting without a gallon jar
containing what he describes as "a little summat" for himself.
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