INJUEIES OF THE TONGUE. 983 



foT- the famous magic healing powder- and has been sold, as a 

 great secret, for ten dollars or more. 



A good healing preparation, especially for cuts or incised 

 wounds in the feet: Tar and hog's lard, equal parts, melted to- 

 gether, removed from fire and stirred till cold. 



The following hoof ointment has been in use in the British 

 army, and used by British farriers. It is highly recommended by 

 our most eminent veterinaries of this country: — 



2 parts mutton tallow, 



2 parts white resin, 



2 parts barbadoes tar, 



1 part yellow bees wax, 



1 part castor oil. 

 Melt the resin and bees wax together, then add the tallow. When 

 melted, add the tar and castor oil, then remove from the fire and stir until 

 cold. 



This ointment is mostly used for diseased conditions of the 

 feet. It is also effectual for the cure of many of the most trouble- 

 some skin diseases. Blotches and cracks of the heels, to which so 

 many horses are liable in winter, is cured by nothing so readily 

 as by this ointment, well rubbed in, after the parts have been thor- 

 oughly washed with warm water and soap. This ointment is also 

 good for cattle, sheep, and sporting dogs. 



Injuries of the Tongue. 



The tongue is often injured by violence, pulling it out in giv- 

 ing medicines, either by the restlessness of the animal or clumsi- 

 ness of the operator, often by being tied up with a " hitch " of the 

 halter in his mouth ; by running back, he sometimes cuts it nearly 

 through. A very common cause also is the use of a severe bit. 



Treatment. — If not too much lacerated, the divided edges 

 should be brought together by the metallic suture, and dressed fre- 

 quently with the following lotion: — 



1 ounce alum, 

 1^ ounces borax, 

 1 ounce honey, 

 1 quart water. 



If it is nearly cut across, it may be necessary to remove it, and 

 tie the blood-vessels, and dress frequently with the above lotion. 



