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mally large tumors, cystic kidneys, degenerated 

 kidneys, or mummified fetuses in ewes. In some 

 cases large quantities of impacted feces have been 

 known to cause the distension of the whole abdo- 

 men. 



These have been gone into in detail to prevent 

 the embarrassment consequent upon a superficial 

 examination and a too hasty diagnosis. 



Treatment: In cases of long standing, slaughter 

 is advised. If some pure-bred animal of high value 

 contracts this disease during the show circuit, one 

 may alleviate the trouble by giving daily twenty 

 drops fluid extract pilocarpin, or one-half dram 

 each of resublimed iodin and potassium iodid dis- 

 solved in a couple ounces of water. 



2. Peritonitis. 



Only seen as a secondary condition following 

 bruises, wound infections, enteritis or puerperal 

 infection. The treatment should be symptomatic; 

 the results are usually very unsatisfactory. 



