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Mix and there is enough in this to blister both legs once. 

 Rub in well and tie his head short so that he can not bite it 

 for a few hours. In three days, grease it and let him run for 

 a month. Repeat the blister until he is better. 



9. Calf-Kneed. 



This is not a disease but a fault in the formation of the 

 knee. The animal stands with his knees bent back. 



Treatment. — There is none. When buying horses watch 

 that they are not calf-kneed, for they are as a rule bad 

 stumblers. 



10. Sprain of the Back Tendons. 



There is more or less swelling around the sprained ten- 

 dons and lameness in traveling. Pressure on the cords causes 

 him to flinch. 



Treatment. — Bathe with cold water and salt if in sum- 

 mer, but if in winter bathe with lukewarm water and salt 

 twice a day. Rub dry and apply the white liniment. In an 

 hour or so after applying the liniment, bandage, leaving the 

 bandage on for three hours. After he is pretty well over the 

 lameness, and if there is a thickening left, blister with the 

 following : 



Pulverized Cantharides or Spanish Fly 2 drams. 



Vaseline or Lard 1 ounce. 



Mix and rub enough in to blister well, and grease the 

 third day. Keep him quiet during treatment. 



11. Sprain of the fetlock Joint. 



Causes. — Stepping crooked or turning over on the ankle 

 will cause it. 



Symptoms. — The animal is very lame and the joint 

 swollen and sore. 



Treatment. — Use the same treatment as given for sprain 

 of the back tendons. 



