The Vet. Book 



membrane, followed by a hyper-secretion from the 

 nose. Redness of the eyes ; general lassitude ; 

 and other minor signs of ill-health are present. 



All that is necessary is that of keeping the 

 animal warm, and to give a mild purge. 



Chest Founder 



This is synonymous with kennel lameness, and 

 rheumatism (which see). 



Chapped Heels 



Cracked heels are frequent in the horse, espe- 

 cially following a frost, the moisture from the 

 thaw favouring this. This condition corresponds 

 to chapped hands, and Assuring is favoured by the 

 movements in the hollow of the heels. 



Cracked heels are denoted by an inflamed con- 

 dition of the skin, which subsequently becomes 

 broken, and, if severe, may lead to lameness. 



When a draught, such as beneath the bottom of 

 a door, is allowed to play upon the heated skin of 

 the heel, it leads to congestion of it. 



The application of astringents is not advisable, 

 but some soothing agent, such as a liniment com-^ 

 posed of 3 oz. of Glycerine and 2 drachms of 

 Goulard's Water, will do good, if applied daily, 

 with tow and a bandage. 



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