14 PRIVATE PRESCRIPTIONS 
The hypodermic method ofadministering medicines is very 
unsafe for one but experienced practitioners, for by this 
method they are assimilated much more readily, and act 
very much more powerfully than when taken through the 
stomach. The dose hypodermically of most drugs is about 
half that administered internally. 
NURSING AND FEEDING. 
Much might be written under this head and from time 
to time, we intend wsdging in a lot of matter in this con- 
nection which we consider of worth to every one. At 
this stage we will simply give a few practical hints. 
In order to care for an animal intelligently and properly 
the nurse must familiarize himself with his habits and 
requirements in a state of health. It is of the greatest 
importande in case of sickness that a horse should be made 
as comfortable as possible in both summer and winter; 
always allow plenty of fresh air to breathe, but in every 
instance avoid a draft. Have bedding dry and clean. 
Food wants to be simple, clean, nutritious and as easy 
digestable as possible. All water given should be fresh, 
pure and clean. Be careful about over-feeding; this is 
often a detriment and a hinderance. Sick horses should 
be fed 4 or 5 times per day, but in very small quantities. 
Colts should have their ration every 2 or 3 hours. A pa- 
tient with fever should have plenty of pure water by him 
all the while, and be allowed to help himself, but those. 
suffering with Diarrhoea or Dysentery should be given 
water 4 or 5 times per day in sparing quantities. An ani- 
mal should always have a few days rest after being sick; 
many cases prove fatal from working them too soon. 
