Diseases of swine / [R.A. Craig and A.W. Bitting].

  • Craig, R. A. (Robert Alexander), 1872-1939.
Date:
1904
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Credit: Diseases of swine / [R.A. Craig and A.W. Bitting]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    INFLAMMATION OF THE KIDNEYS. Causes.—These are very much the same as in congestion of the kid- neys, Irritating foods, such drugs as turpentine given internally and applied locally, and pathogenic germs conveyed to the kidneys by the circulation, or entering the kidneys by way of their excretory apparatus are frequent causes. Symptoms.—The back of the hog may be quite sensitive to pressure. When it stands, the back is arched and held stiffly. The temperature may be elevated, the respirations and pulse beats quickened, and the urine is scant and highly colored. Convulsions may occur. Chronic inflamma- tion of the kidneys may develop very slowly without giving rise to any noticeable symptoms until the disease reaches the later stages. Large ab- scesses are occasionally found in the kidneys of hogs apparently in perfect ' health when killed. Treatment.—The preventive and medicinal treatment is much the same as in congestion of the kidneys. To insure free action of the bowels small doses of castor oil (from two to four tablespoonfuls) should be ad- ministered frequently. Diuretics should also be given. DISEASE OF THE BLADDER. Retention of the urine and inflammation of the bladder (cystitis) is sometimes met with in the hog. The retention of the urine may be due to spasms of the neck of the bladder, a cystic or urethal calculus, or from a tumor pressing on the urethra and preventing the flow of the urine from the bladder. Treatment.—The treatment in both diseases is to remove the cause if possible. Inflammation of the bladder is due to retention of the urine and irritation from bacteria. To relieve the irritation, chlorate of potas- sium in from fifteen to thirty grain doses can be given twice daily. Pressure on the urethra by the tumor can be relieved by an operation in some cases. Keep the animal quiet and feed mostly sloppy food. DISEASES OF THE SPLEEN. Inflammation of the spleen is frequently mentioned in the older works on veterinary medicine, and an elaborate line of symptoms is sometimes given in connection with the disease.
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