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His lying down will distinguish inflammation 

 of the feet from that of the lungs, in which the 

 horse obstinately persists in standing until he 

 drops. His quietness when down will distin- 

 guish it from colic or inflammation of the bowels. 

 He will point out the seat of the disease by 

 looking at the part; his muzzle will often rest 

 0^ the feet or affected foot. 



Treatment — Kemedy No. 1. 



The treatment in this disease resembles that 

 of other inflammations. Bleeding is indispensa- 

 ble and that to its fullest extent. Four quarts of 

 blood should be taken from the toe of the foot, 

 which may be put into warm water to quicken 

 the flow of blood. Poultices of linseed meal^ 

 made very soft, should cover the whole of the 

 foot and pastern, and be frequently renewed. 

 This will relieve its painful pressure on the 

 swelled and tender parts beneath. The shoe 

 should be removed, the sole pared as thin as pos- 

 sible, the crust and quarters well washed — all 

 this should be done gently. Sedatives and cool- 

 ing medicines should be diligently administered, 

 consisting of digitalis_, nitre and tartar emetic. 



