20 ' Diseases of the Horse. 



in. Therefore, "as an ounce of prevention is worth a 

 pound of cure," it is wise not to let a cold run its course. 

 But give our 



REMEDY NO. 32 AS DIRECTED. 

 Blanket the horse and give green feed, if it can be had, 

 if not, give soft feed. 



Price of remedy No. 32, 75 cents. 



COCKED ANKLES OR KNUCKLING. 



CAUSES: — This disease is caused by pulling hard, 

 especially on hilly roads ; fast driving upon hard roads ; 

 weakness in the part from the effects of sprains ; slipping 

 on smooth pavements. Many young foals knuckle badly. 



TREATMENT:— The young colt will usually gain 

 strength and be alright in a few hours; but if after it is a 

 few days old it continues to knuckle, it is advisable to 

 pad some belting with cotton batting or wool, and make 

 21 brace to extend from the foot to the knee, fasten it on 

 with the leg perfectly straight: care must be taken not to 

 bind to tight ; examine every day or two, to make sure 

 it is not chafing the leg, and as soon as the colt can stand 

 straight without it, remove it. For knuckling in grown 

 horses nse our 



REMEDY NO. 84 AS DIRECTED. 

 This remedy strengthens the muscles, ligaments and 

 tendons to that extent, that they soon adapt themselves 

 to their proper functions, and force the joints to their 

 place. 



Price of remedy No. 84, $1.00. 



