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they disappear as quickly as they come ; but they may remain, and 

 their fluid be absorbed. The pimples may come almost over the body. 

 It generally comes from some faulty digestion, faulty feeding, etc. It 

 may follow laminitis. Another cause is checking the perspiration 

 vvhen the animal is warm from exertion. It may be caused by drink- 

 ing cold water when in a heated condition. Over-ripe food has a 

 tendency to produce it. 



Treatment. — Give a moderate dose of purgative in most cases, for as 

 soon as the purgative acts, the pimples will disappear. Give diuretics 

 — sweet spirits of nitre, one or two ounces, and in some cases it is 

 necessary to continue diuretics for some time. You may give nitrate 

 of potash, one or two drachms, camphor, one or two drachms, and oil 

 of juniper, one or two drachms; or you may give colchium with 

 iodide of potassium. You may occasionally meet with affections 

 about the lips, called 



Frusta Labialis. — It, also, is due to faulty digestion. The same 

 causes may produce it that produce surfeit, or it may be the result of 

 a local irritation. Grazing upon pasture where there is rough, coarse 

 grass; or poisonous weeds may produce it. It is hard to tell the 

 exact cause. Buckwheat is a very dangerous food for the horse, and 

 may produce this disease. It is generally overcome by some of the 

 remedies mentioned. 



Puritis. — Inflammation of the true skin, generally seen about the 

 root of the tail, and under the mane, but there is no particular change 

 in the appearance of the skin. It may be the result of improper 

 grooming, but generally from improper food. This appearance may 

 be symptomatic of worms, but it is not generally the case. 



Treatment. — It is generally best treated by corrosive sublimate 

 lotion. Before applying the lotion, wash well and dry well. Any of 

 the lotions mentioned are of benefit ; allow a moderate amount of 

 food, or you may give a laxative diet. 



Warts. Abnormal growths, warts, are a thickening of the cuticle ; 

 a hypertrophied condition of the superficial layer of the true skin. 

 They are common among horses and cattle. They are sometimes 

 called angle berries. They may appear upon any part of the body, 

 but in horses are most common upon the head, neck, groin, flank and 

 sheath, and may come upon the eyelids or about the lips. They vary 

 greatly in size and shape. They may have a neck or may have a 

 broad base. If they have a neck, they are easily got rid of ; you can 

 cord them. 



Causes. — It is difficult to say what is the cause. A stimulating diet, 

 continued for a long time, may produce them. The body may be 

 literally covered with them. They may be encysted. 



Treatment depends upon the size and shape. The best way is to 

 cut them out with a knife or scissors. The ligature is an old way 

 to get rid of them. Just tie a thread around them, or you may 

 find one that is pretty vascular, and you may need to use an ecra- 

 seur. Warts may come from grease. Such cases are best treated 

 by cutting them down closely ( for it is difficult to dissect them out) until 

 it begins to bleed freely, and if it grows again, use a caustic, stick 

 potash, but do not use the caustic at the time of cutting, but perhaps in 

 twenty-four hours afterward ; and you may have to apply a poultice to 

 reduce the irritation set up by the caustic, and it is possible you will 

 have to repeat the caustic in three or four days. Arsenic is used, but it 

 should be used carefully. If the wart is encysted, then use a knife ; 

 just cut a hole through the skin and take it out, but if the animal is very 



