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be of great benefit, soothing and softening the parts, allay- 

 ing irritation, etc. After the irritation is allayed, apply 

 astringents, as zinc chloride grs. xl., to aquje distil. O.i. 

 Plumbi acetas may also be used. Carbolic acid lotion is 

 also of service in many cases. When the inflammatory 

 action is relieved to a certain extent, apply pledgets of tow- 

 saturated with some astringent lotion. The pledgets should 

 be applied in such a manner as to exert a gentle pressure on 

 the affected parts ; and in cases where the discharge is very 

 offensive in odour, carbolic acid may be freely used as a 

 deodorizer. Charcoal is also a good deodorizer, as well as 

 a desiccant, and may be applied in the form of poW'der. 

 Another excellent application is broma-chloral. Exercise 

 gently, and use glycerine to keep the parts soft and prevent 

 irritation while the animal is working or undergoing exer- 

 cise. In the grapous stage of the disease, the grapes are to 

 be removed by excision, the use of caustics, or by the actual 

 cautery, the latter method being the surest and most effec- 

 tual. Two irons are required for the purpose — one cold, to 

 protect the healthy structures, and the other hot, to remove 

 the unhealthy structures. As a result of grease, we may 

 have elephantiasis, etc. Another result of grease, although 

 it sometimes occurs independently, is a foul looking sore, or 

 ulcer, on the heel. It should be treated by the application 

 of cataplasms and a liberal use of caustics. The best caustic 

 to use in such a case is probably the caustic potash. The 

 top or crust of the ulcer is to be broken through, and the 

 caustic applied, after which cataplasms of turnips, farina lini, 

 etc., are to be applied continuously for tw^o or three days, 

 when generally a nice slough occurs. If, however, 

 sufficient sloughing has not taken place, the caustic is 

 to be applied again, and followed by a poultice, when it 

 finally sloughs sufficiently. Astringent applications are to 

 be used, the parts kept clean, etc. It must be borne in 



