It is said this can be done, by tying up the fore-leg with a small cord, close to the body, and giving the animal a sudden start with a whip; or by jerking the fore-leg out forward.
Or pour down the throat a pint bottle full of soft soap, mixed with sufficient hot water to make it run freely.
Prevention consists in cutting the roots; not feeding them when the animals are very hungry, and not disturbing them while eating.
Inflammation of the Stomach.
This is frequently produced by a sudden change from dry to green food, and some other causes.
Epsom salts, castor oil, sulphur, and carbonate of soda, in sufficient quantity to purge freely, are good remedies.
It may be prevented by changing the food gradually.
Mange, or Scab.
This is denoted by the animal rubbing the hair off about the eyes and other parts. The skin is scaly or scabby, sometimes appearing like a large seed-wart.
Remedies.—Rub the spots with sulphur and lard, after scraping and washing with soap.