34 DISEASES OF THE HORSE. 



Capped Hock. — This is a soft swelling on the point 

 of the hock-joint. 



Causes. — Kicking in the stable or in harness, lying 

 upon stone-paved stalls, and from being kicked by ano- 

 ther horse. 



Treatment. — Apply cold water cloths to the part for a 

 few days, taking them off at night. After the heat and 

 tenderness have subsided, apply, with rubbing, once every 

 fifth day, for three times, if it be necessary, an ointment, 

 composed of one drachm of iodide of mercury; and hog's 

 lard, one ounce. Mix. 



Carditis. — This is applied to disease of the heart. 

 Heart disease is also known as the Thumps. Incurable. 

 (See Heart Disease.) 



Caries. — This term means an ulceration of the bone. 

 The most frequent form of caries is seen on the lower jaw- 

 bone; the teeth are next affected. If the upper teeth be 

 ulcerated to any extent, a fetid (stinking) discharge will 

 run from the nostril upon the side on which the diseased 

 teeth are situated, which has been repeatedly mistaken 

 for glanders by "horse doctors." If caries of the bones 

 of the head exist, the swelling of the head will be enor- 

 mous — Big-Head, or Osteoporosis — and not Osteosar- 

 coma, as it is called by Mr. Jennings. 



BONE FORCEPS. 



Cause. — A disposition in the system to appropriate to 

 the bones more calcareous or earthy matter than is re- 

 quired. 



