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every day, and gradually bring him back to his natural 
habits. The more he is bathed with warm water the sooner 
he gets relief. 
2. Big Leg (Elephantiasis). 
Causes. — This is a thickened state of the leg from re- 
peated attacks of lymphangitis or weed in the leg. The 
swelling becomes organized and it is impossible to effect a 
complete cure in any case. 
Treatment. — Give regular exercise and a physic drench 
once in a while to keep the bowels right. 
Bitter Aloes 8 to 10 drams. 
Bicarbonate of Soda 1 dessertspoonful. 
Ginger 1 dessertspoonful 
Mix in a pint of lukewarm water and give as a drench. 
Follow with a powder to act on the kidneys and blood: 
Nitrate of Potash or Saltpetre % pound. 
Sulphur pound. 
Ground Gentian Root % pound. 
Mix thoroughly and give a teaspoonful in the food twice 
a day. This will help more than anything you can do for 
him. Whenever the swelling re-appears, repeat the above 
treatment, and by keeping his blood in good condition he may 
make a good work horse for a long time. 
3. Swelling of the Limbs (Anasarca). 
Causes. — This is the result of the lymphatic glands of the 
legs working sluggishly and not carrying off the lymph. It 
generally occurs in the hind legs, and is commonly called 
stocking of the legs. Hard work in the spring after remain- 
ing comparatively idle during the winter and before being 
accustomed to it is one of the commonest causes. The swell- 
ing is noticed often in the morning after standing idle during 
the night. An unhealthy condition of the blood or any hard 
work to which the horse is not accustomed may also cause it. 
Symptoms. — There is swelling of the legs during the 
night, accompanied by stiffness when taken out to work. 
This swelling goes down after moving about for some time, 
but will return again during the next night, perhaps worse 
than before. If not attended to this condition may terminate 
in a case of scratches or grease. 
