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generally a high fever and the pulse is fast and strong. If the 

 disease is neglected rough rings or ridges grow on the hoofs by 

 the fever interfering with the growth of the hoofs. (Fig. 49.) As 

 founder affects principally the front of the foot, the animal will 

 try to get relief by standing and walking on his heels. In severe 

 cases the sole and wall may separate, and the coffin-bone come 

 down through the bottom of the foot. This is called "pumiced 

 foot." In chronic founder the horse may be very stiff on start- 

 ing off, but he will limber up and drive very well until cooled 

 off again. 



Fig. 49. Foundered Feet. 



Treatment. The treatment of founder should be commenced 

 at once, and varies according to the cause. If caused by eating 

 too much grain, or by drinking water while warm, or by hard 

 driving, give the following physic: 



