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habit will eventually change the form of the hoof. 

 Often, in extreme cases, a surgical operation to divide 

 the tendons is the only mode of relief. 



SWELLED LEO 



AND ITS 



TREATMENT 



The cause is generally overfeeding, es- 

 pecially when the animal is not called 

 upon to perform his ordinary labor. 

 Some cases derive from other causes. Horses once at- 

 tacked with it are liable to have it again. As the swell- 

 ing increases, the pain and lameness pass away. It is 

 commonly known as water farcy. Pratts Veterinary 

 Liniment will quickly reduce the swelling. Another 

 remedy, however, as per note on page 119, is as follows : 

 Commence by giving one drachm of iodide of potassium 

 three times a day, and apply by rubbing the following 

 liniment over the whole limb : Gum camphor, three 

 ounces ; tincture of arnica, four fluid ounces ; tincture 

 of aconite, two fluid ounces ; alcohol, one pint. Mix. 



Particular attention must be paid to the food and 

 care. Pratts food is of great assistance in this disease. 



ATTENTION 



TO 



WOUNDS, ETC. 



It is absolutely necessary that a horse 

 to recover perfectly from wounds or 

 bruises, must have good food, bedding 

 and attention. 



Give warm mashes, oats, green food and Pratts 



