32 The Ailments of Hoi'ses, 



congestion from some other part of the 

 body, e,g., lungs ; standing constantly on 

 one foot through lameness in the other ; 

 feeding on wheat, &c., &c. 



Symptoms. — One, two, or all four feet 

 may be affected, but the fore-feet are 

 those commonly diseased. 



The feet are hot and painful, which is 

 rendered particularly evident when tapped 

 with a hammer. 



It is quite likely that the animal 

 refuses to budge a step, and when 

 compelled to do so propels itself forward 

 (if disease is in fore-feet) by a dexterous 

 manipulation of the hind limbs. 

 ' The attitude is characteristic. 



When all the four feet are participating 

 in the diseased activity, they are bunched 

 together under the body as much as 

 possible, and the heat in them is greatly 

 increased. The pulse is full and strong. 

 The pain appears to be intense, the 

 slightest movement causing the horse to 

 shake from head to feet, perhaps falling 

 to the ground for relief. The bowels are 

 constipated, appetite lost, and thirst is 

 considerable. 



Fat, heavy draught-horses are those in 

 which the malady assumes its worst form. 



As a rule, laminitis is not a fatal 

 affection, but its results are damaging. 



Treatment. — After the animal has 

 been got into the stable, have the shoe- 

 ing-smith sent for to remove the shoes. 

 This done, put on cold bran poultices, 

 and keep these constantly cold. 



In our opinion, every case of laminitis 



