156 DISEASES OF THE HOG. 



of coal being scattered in the yard. This material 

 gets in between the toes, causing irritation. Vesi- 

 cles may form, burst, and discharge a yellow fluid, 

 or matter may form. Unhealthy sores are the re- 

 sult of the irritation not being removed. Cinders 

 from coal should never be put in yards where hogs, 

 cattle or sheep are kept, as I have had a number of 

 cases in cattle and sheep, as well as the hog, nearly 

 ruined from this cause. 



Treatment: In cases where the feet are tender 

 and no sores appear, the animal should be kept for 

 several hours on a bed of wet sand, as it is not prac- 

 ticable to poultice the feet of the hog, and the wet 

 sand will answer the purpose. If the animal is 

 very lame a dose of epsom salts, followed by ten 

 grains of nitrate of potassium two or three times a 

 day in its food will cool the system and help to re- 

 lieve the sore feet. In a few days the animal is 

 cured. If sores appear between the toes or at the 

 heels, clean the parts well with warm water and 

 soap to remove all dirt. If there is any proud flesh, 

 which can be known by its bluish appearance and 

 spongy aspect, apply a little terchloride of anti- 

 mony with a feather once. If it has not removed 

 all the proud flesh apply again on the third day. 

 To heal the sores use chloride of zinc one dram, 

 water one pint; dress once or twice a day, accord- 

 ing to the severity of the case. Keep the pigs in a 

 clean, dry place until the feet are well. 



