LAMPAS 



stretch his fore-legs out, and bring the hind ones under him 

 Animals with thin soles are the greatest victims of this 

 disease, and usually the front 

 feet are attacked, but occasion- 

 ally the hind ones as well. 

 When a horse stands in the 

 position referred to, and is 

 visibly suffering, whilst his 

 temperature is rising, laminitis 

 is to be feared, and suspicions 

 become confirmed if there is a 

 difficulty in making him back, 

 and he shows signs of increased 

 pain when one of his feet, which 

 will be burning hot, is raised up 

 from the ground. 



Treatment. — Having re- 

 moved the shoes, the horse 

 should be stood on soft bedding, 

 such as peat moss or sawdust; 

 some authorities recommend cold bran poultices, but these 

 may not be necessary in mild cases, and in very severe ones 

 the patient may be placed in slings. The bowels should not 

 be allowed to get constipated, and food should be of a cooling 

 nature, such as mashes, carrots, clover, and the like, whilst 

 plenty of water may be given whilst the fever lasts. The 

 feet may be kept cool by the constant application of cold 

 water or ice, and if an aperient is necessary i-| pints of linseed 

 oil may be administered. When better, the wall of the hoof 

 may be lowered so as to bring the weight on to the heels, 

 and he may be shod light with bar shoes, gentle exercise 

 being good for him. (See Bar-shoe, Hoofs, Sponge Pad.) 



Laminitis — Pointing. 



Lampas, which particularly affects young horses, is the 

 name given to a swelling on the roof of the mouth, which 

 causes a good deal of pain and prevents the horse from 

 eating. The cause may be a chill or indigestion, but lampas 



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