192 THE VETEKINAEIAN 



three inches in length, the hind extremity of which is 

 very thin, hence the name, ^'Whipworm.'' 



Symptoms: They produce very little disturbance, 

 even though present in large quantities, except when other 

 worms assist in their irritating the lining membranes of 

 the large intestines. 



Medical Tkeatment: Withhold all food from eigh- 

 teen to twenty-four hours, then give one teaspoonful of 

 Gasolene thoroughly mixed with milk, to every one hun- 

 dred pounds of hog weight. Small hogs, reduce the 

 dose in proportion to their Aveight. It is advisable to 

 follow this dose for two or three consecutive days. Feed 

 food that is easily digested, and see that they have fresh 

 water to drink. 



