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insure proper gravitation, and pour the acid into the widest part 

 between his teeth, and hold the head steadily for a few minutes ; 

 then retire, and close the door, not a loud word being spoken. A 

 table or dessert spoon will answer for the purpose very well. Vet- 

 erinary surgeons have an elastic tube, which is introduced into the 

 back part of the mouth, and the acid poured down the tube. 



If the animal live from three to four days, and is afforded every 

 opportunity to eat a little, he may get well. Whatever the wounds 

 or injuries that have given rise to the locked-jaw, they should be 

 dressed with equal portions of olive oil and creosote, which will 

 soothe the irritated nerves of the part. An occasional poultice of 

 flaxseed may be necessary. 



Above all things, neither bleed nor physic, as these can do no 

 good, and will only hasten the death of the animal by taking 

 awa}^ whatever strength he may have, all of which will be neces- 

 sary to carry him through so severe a disease. 



Loins. — Sprain of the loins or small of the back is sometimes 

 seen in w-eakly built horses of irritable disposition. 



Symptom, ^^^eakness upon pressure, as of a saddle-horse yield- 

 ing to the rider, when mounting the horse. 



Treatment. Warm-water cloths should be laid over the parts for 

 a few days, followed in the same manner by cold-water cloths. 

 Give rest and good feed, and use the horse in the shafts of a light 

 four-wheeled carriage, or in double harness. Saddle work may be 

 the means of its return, more especially if ridden by a heavy 

 person. 



Loss of Appetite. — This is more of a symptom than a disease, 

 and requires for its removal the cause which gave rise to it. In 

 cold, influenza and fever, the appetite is bad, and with their re- 

 moval it will be restored. Take powdered carbonate of ammonia, 

 pimenta berries, gentian root, each two drachms, mix in some 

 cold gruel, and drench the animal twice a day. This will not only 

 remove, in a measure, the cause, but will restore the appetite also. 



Lumbago. — This is applied to a peculiar stiffness over the loins 

 or Ijack. partaking of the nature of rheumatism (which see). 



Lungs. — These are the organs of breathing, and are subject to 

 many diseases, having names familiar to every horseman. Under 

 this head, however, I will only notice inflammation of the sub- 



