164 DISEASES OF ANIMALS. 



to produce it. In young horses, it is often caused tv 

 strains, in being driven too hard; and by running in 

 pastures, and leaping fences. 



Symptoms. Lameness is sometimes the first intima- 

 tion that we have of ring-bone, which may be ascer- 

 tained by passing the hand down over the part affected. 



A Eemedy is difficult, out something Eia;^ be done 

 by way of preservation and relief, and if tlie ossifica- 

 tion is not at the joint, it wll not be a serious injury. 

 As soon as the evil is discovered, foment tlie part fre- 

 quently and apply the following linament. One quart 

 of vinegar, two ounces of salt, and one quart of hot 

 drops. 



Another. One pint tincture of lobelia, one pint 

 tincture of Cayenne pepper, and four drachms oil of ori- 

 ganum. Beat up the last in a small quantity of alco- 

 hol. 



Another. Clean and dry the part affected. Then 

 rub on it, well into the hair, some good common house 

 soap, and dry it in with a hot iron, but not so hot as to 

 burn. Try this three mornings, and if a cure be not 

 effected, repeat it. It is perfectly safe. 



SCRATCHES, OR SELENDERS. 



A disorder between the hinder pastern joints and 

 hoofs, consisting of cracks, soreness, with suppuration. 

 It is most troublesome in spring, while the roads are 

 muddy, which obstructs the perspiration of the parts, 

 together with snow-water, which is very unfavorable. 



Remedy. As a preventive or cure, cut off the hair 

 close, and wash the legs in strong soap-suds or urine. 

 Washing in warm vinegar, saturated with salt, will be 

 an additional advantage. In severe cases, apply for a 

 few days a turnip poultice, with a small quantity of 

 hog's lard. In inveterate cases, a run at grass may be 

 the only remedy. 



Another. Wash the legs in warm, strong soap-suds, 

 and then in beef brine. 



Another. With warm soap-suds wash the part 

 affected, and with a cob or other rough substance rub 



