DISF.ASRS OF CATTLE. 83 



SORE MOUTH. 



This may be ciuc to se\(jral causes, siR-li as sharp leclh and inflammation of the 

 tongue. 



Treatment. 



Dress tht teeth and wash out tlie mouth thorouglily with a sohuion of Antisepto, 

 and give small and often repeated doses of Fever Paste. 

 Sec Prescription No. 62, page 176. 



SORE THROAT. 



May be due to taking cold or infection, such as catarrhal fever. 



Treatment. 



Give Fever Paste internally and apply the White Liniment to the throat ex- 

 ternally from ear to ear. The bowels sliould be kept open with La.xotonic and warm 

 water injections (per rectum), and soft and nutriti(jus feed should be fed. Apply 

 Antiseptic Poultice to throat if needed. 



See Prescription No. 63, pac/e 176. 



SPRAINS. 



Sprains are brought on by violent injuries and usually affect the tendons, joints 

 and muscles. The treatment is to wash the parts off thoroughly with a warm stjlu- 

 tion of Germ Killer and apply Antiseptic Poultice, continuing this until all fever 

 and swelling have disappeared. If the lameness remains, the parts should be 

 blistered with Lucky Four Blister, applied according to directions. 



See Prescription No. 64, page 176. 



SUNSTROKE OR OVERHEATED. 



This is usually brought on by over-exertion, such as too fast driving, etc., etc. 

 The treatment consists in sponging the animal with cold water. Keep in the shade 

 where the air is fresh and pure. Give Fever Paste and 4 ounces of whiskey every 

 3 hours to reduce the temperature, and small sips of water at short intervals. Give 

 linseed tea to drink, if animal will drink. Do not drench. 



See Prescription No. 65, page 176. 



SUPPRESSION OF MILK. 



This is not a disease, but a condition which is of greater frequence in cold 

 weather than in warm weather, and is often due to some derangement of the 

 system. The treatment consists in giving Cow Tonic according to directions until 

 the natural flow of milk is brought back. 



See Prescription N'o. 66, page 176. 



SURGICAL OPERATIONS. 



All surgical operations should l)e performed in a careful and cleanly manner. 

 Knives and instruments should be thoroughly cleansed and dipped into a strong solu- 

 tion of Germ Killer, and the seat of the operation should be thoroughly washed with 

 the same solution. Then apply Healing Oil to the hands, instruments and the parts 

 to be operated upon, and the results will always be favorable. 



See Prescription A^o. 67, page 176. 



TEAT STOPPAGE OR STRICTURE. 



This is a very common, annoying and complicated ailment. There are two forms 

 of stricture or stoppage ; one at the point of the teat, and one at the base of the teat. 

 In either case the treatment is to wash the teats off thoroughly with a solution of 

 Germ Killer. Teat Plug (see illustration, page 172) should also be washed in the 



