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of salve, secured with a compress bandage of linen, laid over it 

 to keep it in place, after which rub a warm smoothing iron 

 over the surface from toe to heels, repeating this process once 

 or twice daily for the space of a week or more, being careful 

 not to scorch or burn the bandage in so doing. The application 

 of heat will operate as a tonic to stimulate the circulation 

 throughout the diseased organ, causing it to absorb the salve, 

 which will at once check the ossific tendency and assist the horn 

 secreting powers of the coronary cushion. 



For Laminitis and Villitis, or for inflammation and sore- 

 ness of the villous tissue of the toe and sole of the foot, follow 

 the directions given for treatment and shoeing in Chapter VII, 

 covering such diseases. 



For Bruised and Ulcerated Heels. — Have the foot leveled 

 and prepared by removing all the hard, dead, portions of the 

 horny sole around the affected part, then apply the salve and 

 cotton in and around the sore or tender spot. After the shoe is 

 applied, soak the foot in tubs of warm water, as this will act 

 favorably in reducing inflammation and removing soreness. 



For Chapped Heels or Dry Skin. — Apply the salve same 

 as above, eecured with bandage, and repeat the heating process 

 with warm iron as recommended for Coronitis and all soreness 

 or derangement will quickly disappear. 



For Punctured Wounds. — Whenever the foot is wounded 

 by a nail or other sharp body, it will be necessary to immediately 

 open up the injured spot by means of a drawing knife and 

 remove the edges of the wounded parts as deep as the horny 

 tissue extends. The salve is then to be poured into the orifice 

 until the cavity is filled — the foot being held up that the salve 

 may cool and harden. By having it remain there the stimulus 

 which it imparts will soon allay any irritation and bring on a 

 healthy growth. 



