DISEASES OF THE HOG. 175 
cases there will be swelling of the parts. This ail- 
ment may be mistaken for rheumatism and if such 
should be the case no harm would be done, as the 
treatment recommended for acute rheumatism 
would be proper. Cases of lameness, although 
they may be slight, ought to be attended to as any 
suffering that the pig may be subjected to will 
cause a reduction of flesh resulting in loss to the 
owner. 
