330 THE STOCK owner's ADVISER. 



similar diseases, feeding by the rectum becomes a matter of 

 utmost importance. 



The method of preparing- the injection of nutriment is as fol- 

 lows: The pancreas of swine or cattle are carefully cleaned of 

 fat and 50 to 100 grammes thereof cut into very small pieces. 

 In like manner 150 to 300 grammes of beef are prepared. Both 

 substances are then put into a dish with about 50 to 150 c. c. of 

 luke-warm water, and stirred into a thick paste and drawn into 

 a clyster pipe with wide opening. In many cases from 25 to 50 

 grammes of fat may be added to the mixture. An hour before 

 using this clyster, one of pure water should be given to clean out 

 the intestines. 



As the horse advances in convalescence, there is nothing that 

 he will relish so much as fresh grass. As his appetite returns, he 

 should be given green grass in small quantities. If it be in the 

 winter time, when grass cannot be procured, a tea made of good 

 hay is very nourishing, to which a little salt is added. He may 

 now take a small amount of boiled oats, an apple occasionally, or 

 a bran mash. 



A bran mash is made by pouring boiling water over good 

 wheat bran; sufficient water must be added to wet the bran, then 

 cover the surface with dry bran and allow to set for several hours, 

 when it is ready for use. This is very beneficial, as it acts as a 

 mild laxative to the bowels. 



The various foods herein recommended for the sick are of the 

 greatest importance in treating diseases of the dog. The various 

 preparations of beef tea and milk, given at small intervals and in 

 small doses, are of great value. They must not be used too 

 freely, and the effects must be watched. The stomach of the 

 dog in some cases is very delicate. 



Delicate calves and all of the small ruminants should receive 

 nourishment during sickness. If this is not done, their strength 

 is soon exhausted; in this way many are lost that would other- 

 wise recover. 



