THE iMOST COMMON DISEASES OF SWINE 561 



as sniail doses of whisky and cod-liver oil, or whisky and 

 eggs; and if there is fever, two to four grains of quinine 

 should be given at a dose three times a day. 



KIDNEY WOKM 



"This is found in the kidneys of all the domestic ani- 

 mals and in man. although it is rare. It is a large worm, 

 and it is said that sometimes the female becomes 3 feet 

 long and /<2 inch in diameter, although usuallv much 



THE KIDNEY WORM 



less. The male becomes 10 to 12 inches long. They 

 arc usually only a few inches long. The body is smooth, 

 round and tapering somewhat to each end, and of a deep 

 red color. When such worms are present in the kidneys 

 they gradually, but completely, destroy the suljstance of 

 tlie kidney, which becomes filled witli purulent matter, 

 upon which the worm feeds, while the walls often be- 

 C()nie hardened with calcareous deposits. The effects 

 and symptoms are tiie same as in other acute diseases or 

 abscesses in one of the kidneys. The only positive proof 

 of the presence of the worms would be the discovery 

 of the eggs in the urine. It is probable that no remedy 

 can be applied when the parasite is once lodged in the 

 kidney. The history of this worm is not fully known. 

 (Verill.) 



