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THE DISEASES OF THE HOKSE. 



is peculiar. It has been likened to that of bruised hem- 

 lock and mouse and cat's urine. 



Remedy. — Soak and wash with lead subacetate solution 

 1 part to DO of water. Then moderately paint with com- 

 pound solution or tincture of iodine ; or a smart applica- 

 tion of common iodine ointment; or a thorough satura- 



Fig. 50. Ringworm. 



Fig. 51. Another specimen of same. 



tion with corrosive sublimate, 2 to 4 grains to ounce of 

 water, adding a little glycerine. Paraffin is good. Salines, 

 tonics, arsenic internally, help to abate irritation and 

 swelling. Soaking with oil softens and removes scales. 

 Isolate. Disinfect brushes, harness, &c. No currying. 

 For doses, see pages 13 to 29. 



SADDLE SCALD 



Is sometimes* hard to cure. The skin may be in an 

 irritable condition, and therefore less able to stand the 

 friction of the saddle and the acridity of the perspiration. 

 From a slight, patchy excoriation, or perhaps only depi- 

 lation, the skin of the back and sides will sooner or later 

 become ulcerated, rendering the animal useless for saddle 

 purposes. 



Remedy. — Improve the fit of the saddle; line flaps 

 with linen instead of serge, and make them more flexible 

 and smaller if necessary. The medical means are purg- 



