]()()() DISHASKS AND 'rUKIK 'IMMvATMENT. 



it almost invariably proves fatal. Tlu; strength from the fii-st 

 must b(; harliored, stimulants must be given from the beginning; 

 open the bowels by an active purgative, smart friction being fre- 

 quently applied to the belly, or if the swelling is considerable, it 

 should be supported by bandages; should the state of the patient 

 permit, walking exercise should be persevered in. The following 

 ball should be given <laily: — 



1 drachm iodine, 



1 drachm iodide of potassium. 

 Linseed meal and soft soap sufficient to fonn a ball. 



Occasional doses of sweet nitre and waiiii beer should be o'iven. 

 Free scarifications with a lancet or sharp knife should be made in 

 the swelling. 



Tonics should be more early used than they generally are; a 

 very good tonic ball in these cases consists of — 



2 drachms sulphate of iron, 

 • 1 drachm iodine. 



Made into a ball with linseed meal and soft soap. Or, 



2 drachms ginger, 

 2 di-achms gentian, 

 2 drachms sulphate of iron, 

 Molasses sufficient to make a ball. 



When medical treatment fails, temporar}' relief may be ob- 

 tained by tapping, which consists in puncturing the belly, in the 

 line between the navel and the sheath (or udder), taking care not 

 to injure the liowels, or any important vessels, in doing which the 

 belly must he tightly bandaged, and kept compressed. 



Anasarca, or Swelled Legs. 



If plethoric, fat legs and sheath swelled. When standing in 

 stable without any of the usual symptoms, should first be given a 

 sti-ong cathartic, and twenty-four to thirty-six hours after give 

 th(! following poM'ders in the feed morning and night: — 



1^ ounces sulphate of iron, 

 2 ounces powdered digitallis leaves, 

 6 ounces nitrate of potass. , 

 \ ounce powdered nux vomica. 

 Make into twelve powders, and give in feed morning and night as above 

 directed, until the animal's feces becomes of a lilackish color, then stop. 



