THE HOG AND HIS DISEASES. 315 
NASAL CATARRH.—SNIFFLES. 
This is quite common in the hog, and is generally the result of exposure 
to cold and wet in the first instance, though it is not unfrequently inherited. 
It is characterized by the nasal discharge which attends colds in other ani- 
mals, and often by a discharge of blood from the nose; if the latter con- 
tinues long, the snout is deformed and drawn to one side. Though a tem- 
porary improvement may be noticed at times, the strength will give way if 
the bloody discharges recur often, and the case will be fatal. 
TREATMENT.—The disease usually advances so far before attention is 
paid to it that it will eventually be fatal in spite of treatment. Keep the 
animal in warm, dry quarters, and select the remedies mentioned for 
Catarrh in the Horse. One to three grains of sulphate of copper (blue 
vitriol) night and morning, in solution, may alone be enough, if it is long 
continued in connection with good care and food. 
PNEUMONIA.—RISING OF THE LIGHTS. 
Pneumonia, or inflammation of the lungs, is quite common among 
swine, and is very often fatal. It arises from exposure to damp and cold, 
bleak winds, and the like, and is prone to attack all the swine in the herd 
when it once appears—because all are equally exposed. The most prom- 
inent symptoms are loss of appetite, difficult breathing, heaving flanks, 
and an incessant and distressing cough. These should arouse suspicion 
when hogs have been unduly exposed, and treatment be resorted to at once. 
TREATMENT.—Appropriate the remedies prescribed for Pneumonia in 
the Horse, and observe the notes on general care in the same article. 
APOPLEXY. 
The chief causes of apoplexy in man or beast being high-feeding and ex- 
cess of fat, with inactivity, this disorder is of very frequent occurrence among 
swine, and it generally terminates in sudden death. Its approach is indi- 
cated by dullness and drooping, indisposition to move, staggering gait, wild 
eyes, absence of appetite, failure of sight, and general numbness. <A par- 
tial recovery is often enjoyed, but repeated attacks will occur, and they 
often lead to brain fever. 
TREATMENT.—Adopt the treatment mentioned for the Horse if any 
time is afforded. Apoplexy sometimes invades the piggery like an epi- 
demic, and the exciting cause should be sought out and removed, increased 
exercise being especially needed in most cases. 
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