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Symptoms.,— There is heat, swelling, pain and stiffness, 
or lameness according to the part of the body affected. 
Treatment. — Bathe the parts well with lukewarm water 
and vinegar three tinies a day; after bathing wipe dry and 
apply the white Imiment. If the S[)rain is in a joint of the 
legs, bandaging each tinie after bathing helps to relieve the 
pain and support the joint. 
15. Rheumatism. 
This is a kind of inflammation that affects the joints and 
tendons. 
Causes. — Bad bluod containing too much acid, getting 
wet ui lying on the damp ground in the spring of the year, 
will cause it. 
SymptomiS. — There is swelling and soreness in the joint 
affected. It may affect one joint for a while, then move to 
another, and so on. 
Treatment. — Rub the affected joint well with acid lini- 
ment once a day and give the following: 
Nitrate of Potash or Saltpetre ^ pound. 
Bicarbonate of Soda ^ pound. 
Salicylic Acid pound. 
Mix and give a tablespoonful twice a day in the feed. 
