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Some cases can be successfully treated by making 

 several punctures into the tumor and inserting pellets 

 of arsenic about the size of a large pea wrapped in 

 tissue paper. In a few days the tumor will begin to 

 separate from the adjoining tissue and slough out. The 

 part should be washed with antiseptics and treated as 

 a simple wound. 



RHEUMATISM 



Rheumatism usually occurs in animals that are 

 confined in damp quarters, without sufficient exercise, 

 and especially when the food supply is not adapted to 

 the wants of the subject. It is common in young 

 animals, especially puppies. 



The animal develops lameness, usually severe, asso- 

 ciated with soreness of the muscles and swelling of the 

 joints. There is often a high fever, the animal lying 

 quietly by itself, as movement causes severe pain. As 

 animals become old, there is stiffness of the joints and 

 muscles that causes considerable difficulty in locomotion. 

 There is also "cracking" of the joints when a horse 

 first starts to move. 



The animal should be placed in warm, dry sunny 

 quarters and be warmly clad. Laxative food, or a mild 

 purgative, should be given to open the bowels. The 

 affected muscles and joints may be bathed with warm 

 water, wiped dry and well rubbed with a stimulating 

 liniment which will not blister the skin. For dogs and 

 small animals, a teaspoonful of sweet spirits of niter in 

 warm water may be given to stimulate the kidneys and 

 reduce the fever. An ounce may be given to a horse, or a 



