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ness are the result, whilst in the absence 

 of proper treatment permanently damage 

 may result. Professional assistance is 

 advisable, whenever such can be had. 



Thrush of the Feet. 



This disease starts in the cleft of the 

 frog", and though common enough in the 

 fore feet, it is far more frequent in the hind 

 ones, owing to these being more liable to 

 become fouled by the excretions. 



Horses predisposed to eczema are more 

 liable to become affected, though this is 

 chiefly a disease arising from neglect. 



Every groom should provide himself 

 with a pocket folding horse pick hammer, 

 and clean the feet out twice a day at least 

 while the horse is standing in the stable. 



Decomposing urine and dung gathering 

 on the sole and in the cleft of the foot are 

 the chief causes of thrush. Any tendency 



