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but much more commonly from the vessels of the legs not acting suffi- 

 ciently when the animal is at rest. 



Symptoms. — Swelling of the lower part of the legs, giving a coarse 

 appearance to them, and usually most apparent in the morning. 



Treatment. — If caused by want of exercise, a half hour's or an 

 hour's walk will cause aborption. The system may need the use of ton- 

 ics as: 



Sulphate of iron 3 i, 



twice a day in the food, or. 



Sulphate of quinine 3 i. 



Gentian 3 ij. 



Linseed meal, 



Molasses .aa sufficient. 



In a ball daily. 



Or, 



Sulphate of iron 3 i. 



Gentian § ij. 



Honey § xvi. 



Two tablespoon fuls twice daily as an electuary. 



Give some simple diuretic, as: 



Nitrate of potassium 3 ij. 



Dissolved in water 



to act on the kidneys. 



LYMPHANGITIS. 



Synonyms. — Weed; Inflammatory (Edema. 



Definition. — Inflammation of the lymphatic glands, usually of the 

 hind legs, accompanied by a disturbance of the functions of the absorb- 

 ents and blood-vessels. 



Etiology. — Over-feeding with too little regular exercise. Hereditary 



