LAMINITIS, OR FOUNDEE. 



827 



cured, if treated properly, which is not at all difficult to do. The 

 second or chronic stage is not curable ; but may be palliated to 

 a limited extent. 



Syrtiptoms. — At first, if the result of exhaustion and chill, 



Fig. 730. — Position of horse whea sufEering severe attack of Laminltls. 



there will be the marked effects of great disturbance of the circu- 

 lation so that there may be a general stiffness and soreness, with 



Fig. 731. — As the horse usually lies down when suffering from Laminitis. 



high, quick pulse, etc., which will be soon followed by tenderness, 

 congestion, and inflammation in the feet. To relieve the pain in 

 the feet he endeavors to throw his weight upon the hind ones. 

 He advances them in front, resting principally on the heels, 



