1000 DISEASES AND THEIE TEEATMENT. 



it almost invariably proves fatal. The strength from the first 

 must be harbored, 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 daily : 



1 drachm iodine, 



1 drachm iodide of potassium, 

 Linseed meal and soft soap sufficient to form a ball. 



Occasional doses of sweet nitre and warm beer should be given. 

 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 drachms gentian, 



2 drachms sulphate of iron, 

 Molasses sufficient to make a ball. 



When medical treatment fails, temporary 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 bowels, or any important vessels, in doing which the 

 belly must be 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 

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

 the following powders in the feed morning and night: 



1| ounces sulphate of iron, 

 2 ounces powdered digitallis leaves, 

 6 ounces nitrate of potass. , 

 J 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 blackish color, then stop. 



