46 DISEASES OF THE HORSE. 



Curb. — One of the many diseases of the hock-joint. 

 (See Hock Diseases.) 



Curby-Hocked. — (See Cow Hock.) 



Cutaneous Diseases. — (See Skin Diseases.) 



Cutting. — (See Interfering.) 



Death. — The great law of the universe makes limits 

 of duration to every structure endued with life, and pre- 

 pares a way for the resolution of every material provided 

 with vital principles into matter of the earth. The indi- 

 vidual existence of all organized bodies is merely tempo- 

 rary; none escape the necessity of perishing. 



Debility. — This is a condition accompanying many 

 diseases. Hence, the necessity of guarding against any 

 measure in the treatment, even of a disease of an exalted 

 kind, that will reduce the strength. The animal thus 

 affected rapidly becomes weak and debilitated to such an 

 extent as may cost it its life. 



Simple Debility. — May be local, that is, confined 

 to a part, as in partial paralysis, from the effects of a 

 blister applied to a part, or from a kick or injury. 



Symptoms. — A thickening or swelling of the parts. 

 The swelling is not inflammatory, but soft, and contains 

 fluid. ((Edema.) 



Treatment. — Powdered sulphate of iron, one ounce 

 and a half; gentian root, two ounces; chlorate or ni- 

 trate of potassa, one ounce. Mix, and divide into twelve 

 powders, and give one night and morning mixed in cut 

 or soft feed, with no more water in the feed than will 

 keep the particles together. Feed the animal generously 

 and well. Debility, and swelling of the legs of horses 



