2O2 Diseases of the Organs of Circulation. 



with extreme swelling of one of the hind limbs, some- 

 times, but rarely, in the fore-leg, which the animal can 



scarcely move. Heavy draught-horses are common vic- 

 tims, but occasionally a cab-, van-, or even a carriage- 

 horse may be seen among the sufferers. Such an event 

 should stimulate a searching inquiry into the character 

 and fitness of the presiding genius of the stable. 



Treatment. Administer a strong dose of aloes in solu- 

 tion; or give aperient No. 3, and follow immediately 

 with 2 oz. of nitrous ether, while the rigors are present. 

 Promote warmth in the skin by active brushing, and 

 clothe, putting bandages upon the legs. Throw-up warm 

 enemas, foment the leg for four hours, 

 and protect it from cold. See Fomen- 

 tations. Allow soft, laxative food only, 

 with water from which the chill has been 

 removed, during cold weather. Give 

 walking exercise as soon as he can move 

 without pain. 



Lymphangitis of the recurrent kind 

 is likely to terminate in permanent thick- 

 ening and consequent unsightly enlarge- 

 ment. Such a state is shown in the ac- 

 companying figure, to which the term 

 Elephantiasis has been given. 



Elephantiasis. 



