THE SKELETOII. ft 



Scratches first appear as a dry and scaly state of 

 the skin of the heels, combined with redness, heat 

 and itching, and should be attended to as soon as 

 they make their appearance, because, if neglected, 

 the heels begin to swell and crack open, emitting a 

 thin glairy and very offensive discharge. They are a 

 sign of bad stable management, through leaving the 

 feet and heels wet after work on muddy roads and 

 exposed to a cold draft. Sometimes they are caused 

 by impure blood after sickness. 



