142 Veterinarg Elements. 



the head must at once be lowered, so that any fluid in 

 the mouth may run out. I have known of many animals 

 killed by neglect of these precautions. A special method 

 of drenching cows down with milk fever is described 

 under that disease. Avoid raising the head in any ani- 

 mal much above the horizontal. Do not pull the tongue 

 forward, as such an action pulls the lid (epiglottis) of 

 larynx up and thus opens the way to the lungs. 



Pigs may be drenched by putting a noose over the 

 upper part of the snout when the animal will hang back 

 on its haunches and squeal, the medicine can be spooned 

 in slowly. Pigs will take oil, salts and other medicines 

 if given mixed with sweet milk in the trough. 



Balling. Considerable dexterity is required to properly 

 ball a horse, to do so the operator stands in front of his 

 patient and with his left hand gently draws the tongue 

 forward 2 to 3 inches, the right hand carrying the ball 

 resting on the 2nd and 4th fingers, the 3rd finger on top 

 of it, is carried back in a straight line to the root of the 

 tongue, where the ball is left, the tongue at once released 

 and the hand withdrawn. A few sips of water may be 

 given and if properly done the ball will be seen to travel 

 down the near side of the neck. 



Inhalation Method. A pail of hot medicated (with 

 creolin or turpentine) water is placed under the animal's 

 head, a blanket or bag thrown over the head and neck 

 and the patient forced to breathe the steam; sufficient 

 air must also be allowed to come in or strangulation would 

 result. In some cases, such as in large flocks of sheep 

 or calves, they may be confined in a tight building for a 

 few minutes and sulfur burned there, the stockman should 

 stay in with the patients. 



