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THE VETERINAEIAN 



DROPSY 



(Ascities) 



Cause : Usually seen in old animals or cattle fed on 



poor food where the blood becomes so poor, so to speak, 



that Dropsy follows. The presence of worms frequently 



stimulates excessive secretions of fluid, producing 



Dropsy. . . 



Symptoms : The abdomen is abnormally increased m 



^ Champion Jersey Cow Grey Portia. 



Owned by Mrs. Nelle Fabyan, Geneva, 111. 



size, flanks are gaunt, paleness of the membranes of the 

 mouth and eyes and a general weakness. Pressure with 

 the hand on the abdominal walls will produce a splashing, 

 watery sound. 



Treatment: The cause at first should be determined 

 and the disease treated accordingly. If due to worms, 

 withhold all food for twenty-four hours. Place two 



