58 The Ailments of Horses. 



This accidient is known as sprain of the 

 psofe muscles. It may end in an abscess. 



Purgatives, an occasional warm clyster 

 of barley-water, with, an ounce of lauda- 

 num added, and hot fomentations to the 

 loins comprise the chief rules for treat- 

 ment of this injury, but skilled advice is 

 necessary. 



Eecent sprains of the back-tendons are 

 treated with warmth and moisture. 



Apply a flannel bandage soaked in a 

 cooling lotion as follows: — 



R. — Methy/ppirit of wine 4 ounces. 



Sal ammoniac ... ... ... Bounces. 



Ice ^ pound. 



Salt 3 ounces. 



Cold water 1 quart. 



Dissolve. 



Over the flannel bandage apply another 

 dry warm flannel bandage, taking care to 

 use both evenly, thus allowing the 

 pressure to be equable. 



Chronic inflammation of the tendons 

 is frequently treated surgically. 



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Nail-bound. — This is a term applied 

 for the purpose of denoting that one or 

 more nails are driven too tightly home, 

 the resulting pressure causing the animal 

 discomfort, perhaps lameness. If sus- 

 pected, remove the shoe and fasten 

 not so tightly. 



Nasal-gleet. — By this we mean a dis- 

 charge from one or both nostrils, either 

 of a temporary or permanent nature. 

 In reality it is but a symptom of disease, 

 and before attempting to cure this 



