44 DR. IJ-:GKAR'S STOCK HOOK. 



a> yet thoroughly understood, but it is without any doubt an epi- 

 zootic (contagious) disease, as it has been known to spread over 

 large districts in a short time. 



. The first symptom that attracts attention is a 

 watery discharge from the eyes, and a reddened or pinkish color 

 of the conjunctiva (lining of the eye) is seen at the same time. 

 The animal appears dull, has a weak pulse, and high tempera- 

 ture. The eyelids become swollen and discharge a white-colored 

 matter. The legs become swollen and the swelling may extend 

 along the belly. The bowels become constipated and the urine 

 scanty. The body is hot all over, and the animal lays down most 

 of the time. 



Treatment. As a general thing the treatment for pink-eye 

 is quite successful, except in some very severe forms. Never 

 bleed or physic an animal with pink-eye. Give 2 drams of 

 nitrate of potash two or three times a day. Give the animal 

 plenty of cold water to drink. If the animal is weak, give stimu- 

 lants, as sweet nitre, whisky, etc. Keep the animal in a com- 

 fortable place, and give soft, easily digested food. If the bowels 

 are constipated, give one-half pint of raw linseed oil as a laxative. 

 Bathe the eyes well with water two or three times per day. Good 

 care, a comfortable place, with fresh air and water and easily 

 digested food, are of great benefit in this disease. 



IXFLTHNZA KPIZOOTK ' LA GRIPPE. 



This is a disease that attacks all the domesticated animals ns 

 well as man. and has been known for ages pa.-t. It is a con- 

 tagious and an infectious disease, but during certain seasons and 

 in certain localities it takes on a much more fatal form. Tlu-A- 

 was a very serious and fatal outbreak of this disease in the United 

 States drning the year 1872. It killed over 7.~> per cent of the 



