Foitnder of the Feet 1 1 3 



frequent occurrence in the horse, and when 

 acute, the pain is of a most severe 

 character. One, both fore, both hind, or 

 all the feet may be the seat of the disease 

 at the same or different times. 



Difficulty of moving ; increased heat of 

 the feet ; and a throbbing of the artery in 

 the hollow of the fetlock, are commonly 

 the chief signs of the malady, but swelling 

 of the eyelids, fever, etc., are frequently 

 present. 



Send for professional aid at once. The 

 longer the delay, the less the chances of 

 recovery. Also have the farrier ready to 

 take the shoes off in case the veterinarian 

 gives instructions to have this done. 



Bruises to the Coronet. 



Horses which turn their toes ' inwards ' 

 are predisposed to inflict this nasty injury 

 upon themselves. Pain, redness, and lame- 



