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PRATTS POINTERS ON THE HORSE 



Pratts Peerless Hoof Ointment will prevent or overcome 

 contraction. Horses that interfere must first be exam- 

 ined in regard to position of the foot on the ground. If 

 low on the inside, they should be raised from the point of 

 the toe to the heel, which widens their gait. Horses for- 

 aging should be shod light in front, and heavy behind. 



THRUSH AND 



ITS 

 TREATMENT 



It is a foul discharge issuing from the 

 cleft of the frog, attended with decay of 

 the horn. If in the fore feet, it is gene- 

 rally the result of navicular disease, 

 or contraction of the feet. The foot 

 feels hot and hard ; there is a slight 

 moisture in the centre of a much- 

 diminished frog. There is no smell 

 unless a piece of tow is inserted into 

 the cleft of the frog and withdrawn ; thrush. 



then it will be observed. In the hind feet it is entirely 

 caused by filthy stables, allowing the feet to stand in 

 decaying manure. It is very offensive. Pratts Veteri- 

 nary Liniment will quickly cure thrush. Clean out the 

 foot and pour the liniment over the affected parts. How- 

 ever, as per our note on page 119, to mention other 

 remedies besides Pratts, we give the following : Wash 



