CBACKED HEELS. 1009 



duration of the disease. In all cases the horse should be kept in 

 a dry place, with an abundance of clean litter; the heels should 

 be thoroughly cleansed, and if painful, poultices of linseed meal 

 applied for several days. If the horse is in high condition, and 

 the legs much swollen, a full dose of purgative medicine must be 

 given, followed by two or three doses of diuretic medicine, as, 



3 drachma nitrate of potash, 

 3 drachms resin, 

 With soft soap sufficient to make an ordinary sized ball. 



FIG. 868. A very bad FIG. 869. An ordinary 



case of scratches. case of scratches. 



After poulticing, the parts should be dressed once or twice a 

 day with the following lotion : 



6 drachms sulphate of zinc, 

 1 ounce acetate of lead, 

 1 pint water. 



Occasionally scratches prove very troublesome and difficult to 

 cure; if the ulcerations extend, it will be necessary to change the 

 dressing, and dry powders, such as oxide of zinc, calomel, etc., 

 should be tried. 



The following is included from a very successful practitioner, 

 as his favorite treatment: 



li First wash the parts off well with warm water and soap, dry 

 thoroughly, and apply the following ointment twice a day: 



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