. Navel or TTmblUcal Cord. calf is born the navel cord should be tied with a string dipped in Umbilicure, and Umbilicure should be applied to navel cord until it dries up and drops off, and the wound heals. See Prescription No. 53, page 176. PARALYSIS OF THE BOWELS. Paralysis of the bowels in cattle is a very common but seldom recognized ail- ment, even by the most skilled persons, and is the result of an overloaded and over- worked condition of the bowels. It is generally mistaken for constipation, for the reason that its symptoms are very similar; therefore it is difficult for any one but an
. Navel or TTmblUcal Cord. calf is born the navel cord should be tied with a string dipped in Umbilicure, and Umbilicure should be applied to navel cord until it dries up and drops off, and the wound heals. See Prescription No. 53, page 176. PARALYSIS OF THE BOWELS. Paralysis of the bowels in cattle is a very common but seldom recognized ail- ment, even by the most skilled persons, and is the result of an overloaded and over- worked condition of the bowels. It is generally mistaken for constipation, for the reason that its symptoms are very similar; therefore it is difficult for any one but an expert to recognize the difference. The treatments for the two diseases are entirely different. A remedy that will overcome constipation will not cure paralysis, but one that will overcorhe paralysis, will cure constipation. As fully 75 per cent of the cases of stoppage of the bowels is due to paralysis and only about 25 per cent due to constipation, it would be advisable for all stock owners to be on the lookout for paralysis when stoppage of the bowels is met with. If a physic be given a cow afiTlicted with paralysis of the bowels, they are liable to be irritated by the treatment and, unable to throw off their poisonous, irritating contents, inflammation often ensues, when death will soon follow On the other hand, if a cow, afflicted with paralysis of the bowels, be given a laxative and tonic which loosen and tone the bowels without any irritation whatever, the results will be favorable. Should there be constipation without paralysis this treatment will also be beneficial, for the bowels will be loosened and toned thereby. Treatment. In all forms of stoppage of the bowels in cattle, whether due to constipation or paralysis, give Laxotonic according to directions; at the same time give from two to four quarts of luke-warm water per rectum once or twice daily to empty the small intestines. Give the animal bran mashes made of flaxseed tea, feed sparingly, remove the chill from
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