(1) A plethysmographic method has been deviced which measures oedema of the muzzle and neck with high accuracy. (2) Acute lymphostatic oedema of the muzzle and neck was induced by ligation of the cervical lymph glands. (3) By the treatment with various vitamins and vitamin-like substances on the one hand and by massage on the other a statistically significant protection can be achieved against acute lymphostatic oedema.
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