Part 34 (2/2)

FRENZY.

This makes its appearance suddenly. The animal, having remained in a pa.s.sive and stupid state, suddenly appears much disturbed, to such a degree that it makes irregular movements, strikes its head against every thing it meets, sc.r.a.pes with its feet, places itself quite erect alongside of the sty, bites any thing in its way, and frequently whirls itself round, after which it suddenly becomes more tranquil.

_Treatment._--Give half an ounce of Roch.e.l.le salts, in a pint of thoroughwort tea. If the bowels are not moved in the course of twelve hours, repeat the dose. A light diet for a few days will generally complete the cure.

JAUNDICE.

This disease is recognised by the yellow tint of the _conjunctiva_, (white of the eye,) loss of appet.i.te, &c.

The remedy is,--

Powdered golden seal, half an ounce.

” sulphur, one fourth of an ounce.

” blue flag, half an ounce.

Flaxseed, 1 pound.

Mix, and divide into four parts, and give one every night. The food must be boiled, and a small quant.i.ty of salt added to it.

SORENESS OF THE FEET.

This often occurs to pigs that have travelled any distance: the feet often become tender and sore. In such cases, they should be examined, and all extraneous matter removed from the foot. Then wash with weak lie. If the feet discharge fetid matter, wash with the following mixture:--

Pyroligneous acid, 2 ounces.

Water, 4 ounces.

In the treatment of diseased swine, the ”issues,” as they are called, ought to be examined, and be kept free. They may be found on the inside of the legs, just above the pastern joint. They seem to serve as a drain or outlet for the morbid fluids of the body, and whenever they are obstructed, local or general disturbance is sure to supervene.

SPAYING.

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