540 DISEASES OF SWINE 



When examined, the outhne of the swollen gland can be easily 

 made out. The swelling is quite hot and very painful to the touch. 

 In some cases the swelling becomes soft and boggy, and may break 

 externally, with a free discharge of pus. 



Course. — As a rule, the condition lasts but a few days and 

 gradually passes away. In those cases where an abscess forms 

 and breaks externally, with the discharge of pus, the condition may 

 last for several days, or even weeks, before it entirely clears up. 

 In these cases there may be considerable loss of weight and un- 

 thriftiness, due to inabihty to eat properly. 



Treatment. — Very little treatment is required, as a rule. In 

 severe cases local applications may be made of cold water or of 

 cloths wrung out of cold water. Tincture of iodin, applied over 

 the swelling, is also an efficient method of treatment. Mercury 

 ointment or, as it is commonly known, blue ointment, is also an 

 efficient local appUcation. Phytolacca and aconite are the best 

 remedies for internal use. 



The mouth should be examined to determine if there is any- 

 thing located there which is causing the trouble. Soft food for 

 a few days, plenty of water to drink, and perhaps a light purge 

 with castor oil are all effective in inducing comfort and hastening 

 recovery. 



In those cases where pus forms, and an abscess is certain to 

 follow, the abscess should be opened surgically, a free incision 

 being made to allow the escape of the pus. The cavity should 

 then be swabbed out with tincture of iodin. 



PHARYNGITIS (INFLAMMATION OF THE PHARYNX, SORE 

 THROAT) 



The pharynx is that part of the digestive tract which connects 

 the mouth with the esophagus or gullet. It lies immediately back 

 of the base of the tongue, and is frequently the seat of inflamma- 

 tion. In disease of the pharynx the tonsils are also commonly 

 affected. Both the tonsil and the pharynx are commonly the seat 

 of disease in the hog. This condition exists much more frequently 

 in the hog than is commonly known, and is often neglected. 



Causes. — There are a great number of causes for inflammation 

 of the pharynx, among which may be mentioned irritating foods, 



