220 THE HORSE 



The most severe wounds received by horses in the 

 city arise from picking up nails in their feet, and from 

 calking themselves. If such cases are at all serious a 

 "vet" should be called in at once, for there is always 

 danger of blood poisoning. Meantime, the horse 

 should have his foot placed in the soaking tub with 

 hot water and sulpho-napthol, as above described. In 

 severe cases of this kind the injured foot or leg should 

 be kept in the soaking tub for the greater part of the 

 day, and a poultice should be applied at night until the 

 inflammation subsides. 



If the nail is picked up on the road, it should be 

 pulled out at once, before the horse is moved a step, 

 and then turpentine or alcohol should be poured into 

 the wound before the horse is walked home. 



For healing wounds and cuts the following applica- 

 tion is very useful: 



Sulphate of copper 3 ounces 



Sulphate of zinc 2 ounces 



Sugar of lead 3 ounces 



Dissolve in 3 quarts of water. 



This Is also a good remedy for scratches. 



Fistulas and poll evil require treatment by a good 

 veterinary surgeon, although I have known them to be 

 cured simply by the continued application of carbolic 

 acid. Severe cases are usually Incurable, and the best 

 way for the horse and his owner is to kill the horse. 



BURNS 



Burns may be treated with cooking soda, followed 

 by the application of sweet oil ; but a better remedy Is 



