136 DISEASES OF THE HOG. 
Treatment: In the early stage of the disease 
give from ten to fifteen grains of calomel at a dose, 
followed in three or four hours with from one to 
two ounces of castor oil. This will often cut the 
disease short. After the bowels have been freely 
acted on and the fever continues with a hard, 
strong pulse, give two to three drops of the fluid 
extract of veratrum viride every four hours until 
the pulse becomes softer and less frequent. Ten 
grains of nitrate of potassium given in a little 
water three times a day will be of service in keep- 
ing the kidneys active. If the pig should be in 
much pain give one grain each of opium and ipe- 
cacuanha three or four times a day in pill. If the 
bowels should become confined give one half to 
one ounce of sulphate of. magnesia. After the 
fourth day the animal should get ten grains of 
iodide of potassium three times a day and if the 
heart is very irregular give two to three drops of 
the fluid extract of digitalis three times daily. If 
the animal becomes weak its strength should be 
supported by stimulants, such as carbonate of am- 
monia in from five to ten grain doses three times a 
day or whisky and milk. During the disease give 
the pig all the sweet milk it will take, with some 
roots or fresh clover, if it can be obtained. A little 
oatmeal gruel will also be beneficial. Keep the pig 
in a comfortable place. 
HYPERTROPHY AND DILATION OF THE HEART. 
Hypertrophy and dilatation of the heart are not 
readily detected in the pig while it is alive. I have 
