DISEASES OF HORSES TREATMENT 181 



Wind Puffs. 



Small sized puffs appear usually on the forelegs in the upper part of the 

 fetlock joint between the tendon and shin bone. Colts are often affected. 

 Horses with small joints and too much knee action are most susceptible. 



Symptoms. When standing on the foot the tumor bunch is hard, but 

 when foot is lifted the bunch is soft. Joint is bent while standing. The 

 animal is often lame. 



Treatment. Resting the young horses tends to drive it away. High- 

 heeled shoes give satisfaction, also cold water applications. Blisters are used 

 by many. Elastic bandages help hold the joints stiff. Iodine often helps 

 to drive them away. 



Wounds. 



In most cases local treatment must be given. Keep the wound clean from 

 flies and infection. Kerosene oil is always handy and should be used. This 

 will heal wound from the inside. Flour will stop bleeding. Cold water will 

 also often stop bleeding. Bandage the inside of a dried puff-ball on the wound 

 to stop bleeding. 



