60 FISTULA OF THE WITHERS. 



the application of the Marvel or Arnica so long as 

 the heat and swelling remain. Give the horse rest, 

 for in no case is rest more absolutely required for a 

 permament cure than in this. If prematurely put to 

 hard labor it is very likely to return again. If the 

 curb is permitted to run its course, the acute stage will 

 pass off leaving a hard, cold, tumor, which may or 

 may not materially interfere with the motion of the 

 joint. All old cases require the Specific, B B, for 

 SPRAIN, once or twice daily, and its continued use 

 for some weeks, in doses of fifteen drops. 



Docking. 



By docking the tail of a horse, his shape and ex- 

 ternal appearance are often improved, yet the oper- 

 ation is not without its consequences, such as inflam- 

 mation, nervous irritation, fistulous ulcers, tetanus, 

 etc. 



After the operation, bathe the part in THE MAR- 

 VEL, or ARNICA, and then tie a lint saturated with it, 

 firmly around the dock, which should be kept wet 

 with the MARVEL until the wound is healed. This will 

 allay all local irritation. Give first fifteen drops of 

 the Specific, A A, for FEVER, and after a few hours ^ 

 the same of the Specific, B B, for INJURIES, which 

 may be repeated from time to time, to relieve the 

 soreness and inflammation, and promote healing. 



Fistula of the Withers. 



In the article on FISTULAS, the nature and general 

 treatment of all forms of Fistulas are given. This 

 form of Fistula, is perhaps, more important from its 



