144 |)ISh;.\Sl':S ( )l'~ SWINlv 



PARALYSIS. 



Paralysis, i>i- partial paralysis <A the muscles of the Iniiis "V liack in pigs is a 

 frequent occurrence, but usually does not seem Ln interfere willi the appetite rir 

 general health of the animal. 



This conilition is sometimes caused by a se\'erc strain of the hack, or blows on 

 the back or loins, iiroducing emicussion of the spin.al cord. 



The kidney \vorm often causes this condition, and for this reason all hrius 

 should be gi\'en Worm Powder to rid them of these parasites, as the prevention of 

 this disease will sa\e a .great deal of trouble and loss. 



If the cause is unknown, a liniment, such as the White Liniment, should be 

 thoroughly rubbed in along the spine. The animal should \)C given comfortable 

 quarters, with freedom from disturbance fiy other ])i,gs. They should be fed on 

 sloppy, soft food and sour milk, and if constipated, should be .given warm injections 

 per rectum (kailv, .and small doses jf Laxotonic as [ler directions until recovery. 



Sec rrcscrittioii Xo. 205, ['age 182. 



QUINSY. 



Quinsy, or sore throat in hogs, is of frequent occurrence, rapid in its progress 

 and usually proves fatal. It is usually confined to fat hogs, or those highly fed. 



The first sign of the disease is swelling of the glands under the throat, followed 

 by rapid and difficult breathing and difficult swallowin,g. When the throat becomes 

 sore and cankered, the tongue protrudes from the mouth and is covered with saliva. 



Hogs thus afflicted should be given sloppy food, such as ground oat-meal, corn 

 meal, bran with linseed meal, sufficient to make it slimy. .Fever Paste should be 

 administered on the tongue with a spoon, and White Liniment applied to the throat 

 from ear to ear. All abscesses shsuld be opened and washed out with Germ Killer 

 solution. 



If the bowels are constipated, small doses of Laxotonic should be administered 

 in the feed and warm water injections per rectum daily. 



It is exceedingly dangerous to drench a hog, whether it be afflicted with a sore 

 throat or not. It is safer to give medicine in feed or on the tongue than to drench 

 them. 



5ft' Prcsciil^lion Xn. 206, t^agc 182. 



RHEUMATISM. 



Hogs afflicted with rheumatism usually act dull and are disinclined to move, 

 and wdien they do move, they are apt to be lame in one or more limbs, with heat, 

 swelling, or tenderness of a joint or tendon; or a group of muscles mav be affected. 

 This form of lameness seems to shift from one joint to another. 



In order to overcome this disease it is very important to empty the contents of 

 the bowels. This can be done by giving small doses of Laxotonic as per directions, 

 and warm water injections per rectum. It is sometimes necessary to add castor oil 

 to the feed of pigs thus afflicted, as it has a tendency to soothe as well as to loosen 

 the bowels. 



The sleeping quarters for pigs thus afflicted should be dry, warm and airy. 

 They should not be permitted to cuddle together, as by so doing they become hot 

 and sweaty, and later take cold, which has a tendency to bring on rheumatism. 



Sec Prcscril'tion Xo. 207, l<age 182. 



THUMPS 



Is an ailment due to contraction of the diaphragm and often affects the heart, 

 and is often noticed in pigs wdrich are alilicted with indigestion. 



Treatment consists in giving Hog Tonic to overcome indigestion 

 Sec Presci-ittiivi Xo. \77, page 182. 



WORMS. 



For worms give Hog Tonic or Worm Powder according to directions. 

 Sec Prescription Xo. 178, page 182. 



