30 DISEASES OF SWINE 



have a more disagreeable odor than normal, because 

 of the decomposition of the fats and other elements 

 in the food. The animal usually acts dull and de- 

 pressed. 



Treatment. — ^When the jaundice occurs as a sepa- 

 rate disease of the liver, and not as a complication, 

 it may be relieved by giving the hog a chance to take 

 exercise, and by feeding a light ration. It is also 

 advisable to give a physic of Epsom salts, or calomel, 

 and repeat the dose daily for a few days. 



As jaundice is usually caused by indigestion, in- 

 testinal worms, etc., these causes must be removed 

 before we can correct the disease. 



