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

RHEUMATISM.

Causes.—Exposure, wallowing in filth, &c.

Symptoms.—It is recognized by a muscular rigidity of the whole system. The appetite is impaired, and the animal does not leave its sty willingly.

Treatment.—Keep the animal on a boiled diet, which should be given to him warm. Remove the cause by avoiding exposure and filth, and give a dose of the following:

Powdered sulphur,	equal parts.
Powdered sassafras,	equal parts.
Powdered cinnamon,	equal parts.

Dose, half a tea-spoonful, to be given in warm gruel. If this does not give immediate relief, dip an old cloth in hot water, (of a proper temperature,) and fold it round the animal's body. This may be repeated, if necessary, until the muscular system is relaxed. The animal should be wiped dry, and placed in a warm situation, with a good bed of straw.

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