194 RURAL VETERINARY SECRETS 



TREATMENT 



The ailment which causes the condition should be treated. Give 

 one-half teaspoonful of potassium iodid in a little water as a drench. 

 The belly may be tapped and the fluid drawn oflf. 



ANEMIA (Hydremia, Chlorosis) 



Anemia is a condition in which the blood is deficient in either 

 quality or quantity. 



CAUSE 



It is most frequently due to insufficient feed or to feed deficient 

 in proteins and mineral substances, such as iron. It occurs often in 

 animals grazing on marshy pastures. Ewes suckling lambs become 

 anemic when the quantity or quality of feed is inadequate for their 

 needs. Anemia is also associated with parasites. 



SYMPTOMS 



The visible membranes of the eye, nose and mouth are pale. There 

 is dullness, weakness, and emaciation. A dropsical swelling forms 

 under the lower jaw and may extend down the neck to the chest. The 

 belly becomes dropsical. The wool is lusterless, harsh, or brittle, and 

 falls off in patches. Diarrhea is present in the late stages. The animal 

 may die from loss of strength after several weeks, or the disease may 

 continue for months. 



TREATMENT 



Change of food or pasture is essential. A sufficient quantity of 

 nutritious feed should be given; also administer iron sulphate (cop- 

 peras) in from 8 to 15 grain doses daily. Arsenic in the form of 

 Fowler's solution in from one-quarter to 1 teaspoonful daily and vege- 

 table tonics, such as gentian or ginger, in from 1 to 2 teaspoonful 

 doses are of value in aiding rapid recover}-. 



