806 EPITOME OP'MOISEE'N TREATMENT OF 



Strongylosis in Sheep — Several species occur in abomasum, and, 

 with tape worm, in bowels and feces. Prophylaxis: isolate sicis, 

 disinfect pastures with copperas (80 lbs. to acre in 10 per cent, 

 solution) ; generous diet with plenty of salt. Give internally, on 

 bran, areca nut (gr. 100), with arsenous acid, 226 (gr. ii), once daily 

 for five or six doses. 



S. micrurus and filaria. See Verminous Bronchitis, Hoose or 

 Htisk. 



Gapes in Poultry and Birds, due to Strongulus (or Syngamus) 

 trachealis. Oil of turpentine on feather, 504, in trachea; or trach- 

 eotomy. Inject a few drops of turpentine or ether into trachea. 

 Inject a 5 per cent, solution of sodium salicylate intratracheally. 

 Clean thoroughly and disinfect premises and utensils, and isolate 

 the sick. 



Parotitis. 



Secondary to various infections; idiopathic; traumatic; and acti- 

 nomycosic. In acute inflammations, treat as recommended under 

 Glandular Enlargements. In chronic. Idiopathic, massage with tur- 

 pentine liniment and give pilocarpine internally, 440. 



Parturient Apoplexy. See Apoplexy. 

 Parturient Fever. See Puerperal Fever. 



Patella, Dislocation of. (In Horses and Cattle; Foals and 

 Calves.) 



Reduce by pulling the leg forward and upward toward the elbow 

 of the same side, with side line about neck and attached to fetlock 

 of dislocated limb, while the operator pushes the patella into posi- 

 tion. To prevent recurrence, the limb is kept in a less degree of 

 this position for several hours and a smart fly blister, 646, is at 

 once applied to the patella region. Prevent the animal from lying 

 down by tying up head. In the horse, apply shoe with high and 

 projecting toe for three weeks to avoid recurrence. 



1'ericarditis, Acute. 



In Horses and Dogs, from acute infections and trauma. In 

 Cattle and Goats, from swallowing sharp bodies which penetrate 

 the pericardium. The treatment of the latter form is unsuccessful. 

 At the onset, bind an ice bag over the heart and give morphine and 

 atropine, 369 and 386, under the skin to quiet the heart; For same 

 purpose, with fever, also prescribe aconite every two hours, 464, till 



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