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with pitch to hold it in place. In extreme cases where the sac will not return, cut 

 the skin open in the long direction, replace the parts and sew with catgut. This 

 should be done by a veterinarian. 



Open Joint. (See "Horse Department," Page 170). 



Paralysis of Hind Parts During Pregnancy. 



In unthrifty, weak, or ill-fed cows, the hind limbs and tail may become para- 

 lyzed during the last weeks they are pregnant. Exposure to wet and cold in this 

 condition hastens this disease. 



Symptoms. The rectum is often completely clogged. Loss of use of 

 hind quarters. 



Treatment. Give an abundance of warm food and a dry warm bed. Rub 

 the back loins and limbs vigorously with a liniment of equal parts of oil of tur- 

 pentine and sweet oil. If an electric battery is handy send a current of electricity 

 through the muscles in the hind limbs daily. 



Peritonitis. 



This consists in an inflammation of the delicate membrane lining the abdo- 

 men and its organs. It is usually caused by a wound and may follow an operation 

 for hernia or castration. 



Symptoms. Animal is uneasy and shivers; turns its head towards its 

 belly; has no appetite; nose is dry; does not chew the cud; legs are placed well 

 under its body; pulse is weak; pressing the flanks produce pain. 



Treatment. Discover and remove the cause. Give 2 ounces of borax 

 every six hours until three doses are given, then give 6 teaspoonfuls three times 

 daily. Use injections instead of laxatives to loosen the bowels. Sustain the 

 strength by giving camphor or coffee. Place a blanket wrung out of hot water 

 over the stomach, cover this with several dry blankets and strap them to the 

 body. Change the wet blanket as soon as it cools. The object is to bring as much 

 blood to the skin as possible. Give laxative food and such drinks as linseed tea. 

 If the disease assumes a chronic form, give nutritious food such as grass, 

 selected clover hay and linseed cake ; also give one dram of iodide of potas- 

 sium in a pint of water three times daily. 



Pink Eye. 'Grip." (See "Horse Department," Page 171). 



Pleurisy. 



This is an inflammation of the thin membrane lining the chest and enveloping 

 the lungs. It often makes pneumonia more serious. It often arises when a rib 

 is broken, or from exposure to wet or cold. 



Symptoms. Severe pain, increased when animal moves. The pulse is 

 hard and quick; the breathing is from the stomach, the chest being quite fixed. 

 When pressed between the ribs, the animal flinches and grunts; nose is hot and 

 dry ; mouth slimy and the secretions scanty. After a few days the severity of 



