136 Diseases of the Hog. 



ted to continue unchecked, will rapidly prostrate the pig and 

 often terminate fatally. In the majority of cases the moth- 

 er's milk is the cause. 



TREATMENT :— The condition of the mother's milk 

 should be seen to at once. If she has been feeding on dry 

 food, change at once to green. If on green food change to 

 dry. Give the sow our 



RREMEDY NO. 20 AS DIRECTED. 



It is not advisable to give sucking pigs medicine, as it 

 is more easily given by administering it to the sow ; and the 

 pigs receive better results from the remedies, when admin- 

 istered through the milk of the mother. 



Price of remedy No. 20, 50 cents. 



STAGGERS— EPILEPSY. 



This disease is caused by an excessive determination of 

 blood to the head. 



SYISIPTOMS : — The animal is restless but stupid ; in- 

 flamed eyes, pulse over-active, bowels are usually constipat- 

 ed. As the disease advances the animal becomes excited, 

 runs back and forth, or in a circle, colliding with objects, or 

 may become unconscious. 



TREATMENT :— Cold water dashed over the body is 

 very beneficial. Administer an injection at once composed of 



Epsom Salts two ounces. 



Spirits of Turpentine two drachms. 



Water (Warm) one pint. Mix. 



Give at one injection. Follow this treatment by blister- 

 ing the back of the neck with our 



REMEDY NO. i AS DIRECTED. 

 Hogs affected with this disease are seldom permanent- 



