The American Reformed Cattle Doctor / Containing the necessary information for preserving the health and curing the diseases of oxen, cows, sheep, and swine, with a great variety of original recipes, and valuable information in reference to farm and dairy management

by George H. Dadd

DROPSY.

Dropsy is generally preceded by loss of appetite, cough, diminution of natural discharge of urine, and costiveness. The abdomen shortly afterwards begins to enlarge.

Treatment.—It is sometimes necessary to evacuate the fluid by puncturing the abdomen; but this will seldom avail much unless the general health is improved, and the suppressed secretions restored. The following is the best remedy we know of:—

Powdered flagroot,	a quarter of an ounce.
Powdered male fern,	a quarter of an ounce.
Scraped horseradish,	a quarter of an ounce.

Mix. Divide into eight parts, and give one night and morning. Good nutritious diet must be allowed.

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