xxin. 



LYMPHATICS. 



LYMPHANGITIS, OR INFLAMMATION OF THE LYMPHATICS. 



LvmphfiD^gitis is known by a variety of names, as Monday 

 morning disease, weed, etc. It is an inflammation of the ab- 

 sorbents, nsually con- 

 fined to the extremi- 

 ties and to one hind 

 leg. It is met with 

 more frequently in the 

 hea\^ breeds. 



Cause. — The nsual 

 canse is from improper 

 feeding, as when an 

 . animal, having been 

 worked regularly, is 

 lain off work for a few 

 days and receives the 

 same quantity of food 

 as when working. The 

 horse's food should 

 be reduced while rest- 

 ing. Injury as wounds 



or kicks will also pro- 

 Fig. 78— Lymphangitis. ^^^^g ^^ 



Symptoms. — The local inflammation is generally preceded by 

 rigors, which are sometimes very severe. The mouth is hot, the 

 pulse hard and strong. The visible mucous membranes are in- 

 jected, and there is an increase in respiration. The bowels will 

 be constipated and the urine highly colored. The swelling first 



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