62 Diseases of the Horse. 



substance that may be found between the teeth. If the 

 slobbering is caused from injuries to the tongue, or small 

 fistules in the mouth, take a soft cloth and cleanse the 

 mouth with the following solution: 



Alum' One ounce. 



Chlorate Potash One ounce. 



Water One pint. Mix. 



Usually this will effect a speedy cure. But if after 

 this treatment, the slobbering is persistent, paint the gland 

 below the ears once every twenty-four hours with Tincture 

 Iodine. And give one drachm of Iodide of Potash in- 

 ternally morning and evening for two days. 



SPRAINS, BRUISES, ETC. 



For sprains, bruises, etc. from whatever cause they 

 may occur, apply our , 



REMEDY NO. 88 AS DIRECTED. 



This is the most efficient remedy in the market, for the 

 above ailments. 



Price of remedy No. 88, $i.oo. 



SPLINT. 



A small bony enlargement, usually situated on the in- 

 side of the leg. 



CAUSES: — Working horses when to young, or be- 

 fore the leg and splint bone have become united. After 

 these bones become united, it requires great force to tear 

 them apart. But in the young animal, these bones articu- 

 late with very little movement, and if overtaxed, splint is 

 formed. Therefore working, slipping, kicking, running, 



