Mrs Pumphrey takes Tricki’s condition to be a result of malnutrition. To help him feel better, she starts giving him malt, cod liver oil and a bowl of Horlicks. When Tricki doesn’t recover even after her constant efforts of feeding him, she calls Mr. Herriot, a veterinary doctor.

Mrs Pumphrey’s approach is unwise as we must never medicate, under feed or over feed anyone be it human or animal as it may worsen any underlying condition. The real condition may get overlooked. It is always wise to consult the right doctor in any such condition.