04 PRATTS POINTERS ON THE HORSE 



CAPPED HOCK 



AND ITS 



TREATMENT 



It is generally caused by kicking against 

 the swingle-tree and bruising 

 the point of the hock, caus- 

 ing heat, swelling and lameness. A cheap, 

 quick remedy can be had in Pratts Veteri- ]v'' 

 nary Liniment. Rub it in twice a day until cappei^hock:. 

 the enlargements disappear. However, as per our note 

 on page 119, we also suggest the following : Take one 

 pound of sal-ammoniac and dissolve it in three pints of 

 vinegar, and bathe the injured limb every one or two 

 hours. If it is not all gone in a week, blister the cap 

 with biniodide of mercury (one part) and eight parts 

 lard ; or the tincture of iodine may be applied morning 

 and evening with tooth-brush, until the parts are blis- 

 tered ; then stop for a few days. 



Knee-sprung is caused by contracted 

 tendons. The animal often goes over 

 sufficiently to make the gait unsteady, 

 and frequently trembles. Blistering and bathing have 

 only temporary effect, as working brings on the symp- 

 toms again. By slightly raising the heels of the shoes, 

 enough to permit the animal to have a solid foundation 

 to stand upon and not strain the defective tendons, will 

 prevent the trembling mentioned, besides preventing 

 the animal from balancing himself upon his toes, which 



KNEE-SPRUNG 



AND ITS 



TREATMENT 



