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trimmer's twine, or a piece of white wrapping twine. Put a 

 stitch about every half inch, and it is best to tie a separate 

 knot for each stitch. Bathe with warm water two or three 

 times a day, after which apply the white lotion. If the skin 

 is not broken bathe and apply the white lotion as mentioned 

 above. 



Fig. 9. — Paralysis of the Lips and Cheeks. 



15. Paralysis of the Lips and Cheeks. 



This is not a very common disease, although it is met 

 with occasionally. It is an injury to the nerves which supply 

 the lips and cheeks with motion. 



Causes. — It is sometimes the result of wearing a heavy 

 poke in the pasture, or of being tied in the stable with a 

 heavy halter. Any kind of an injury affecting the nerves will 

 produce it. Cold weather will sometimes bring it on. 



