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every day, and gradually bring him back to his natural 

 habits. The more he is bathed with warm water the sooner 

 he gets relief. 



2. Big Leg (Elephantiasis). 



Causes. — This is a thickened state of the leg from re- 

 peated attacks of lymphangitis or weed in the leg. The 

 swelling becomes organized and it is impossible to effect a 

 complete cure in any case. 



Treatment. — Give regular exercise and a physic drench 

 once in a while to keep the bowels right. 



Bitter Aloes 8 to 10 drams. 



Bicarbonate of Soda 1 dessertspoonful. 



Ginger .1 dessertspoonfuL 



Mix in a pint of lukewarm water and give as a drench. 

 Follow with a powder to act on the kidneys and blood : 



Nitrate of Potash or Saltpetre J4 pound. 



Sulphur l A pound. 



Ground Gentian Root J4 pound. 



Mix thoroughly and give a teaspoonful in the food twice 

 a day. This will help more than anything you can do for 

 him. Whenever the swelling re-appears, repeat the above 

 treatment, and by keeping his blood in good condition he may 

 make a good work horse for a long time. 



3. Swelling of the Limbs (Anasarca). 



Causes. — This is the result of the lymphatic glands of the 

 legs working sluggishly and not carrying off the lymph. It 

 generally occurs in the hind legs, and is commonly called 

 stocking of the legs. Hard work in the spring after remain- 

 ing comparatively idle during the winter and before being 

 accustomed to it is one of the commonest causes. The swell- 

 ing is noticed often in the morning after standing idle during 

 the night. An unhealthy condition of the blood or any hard 

 work to which the horse is not accustomed may also cause it. 



Symptoms. — There is swelling of the legs during the 

 night, accompanied by stiffness when taken out to work. 

 This swelling goes down after moving about for some time, 

 but will return again during the next night, perhaps worse 

 than before. If not attended to this condition may terminate 

 in a case of scratches or grease. 



