334 SYMPTOMS OF FISTULA : [BOOK IT. 



liable to this or that species of the disorder, page 

 305 to 313. 



The symptoms are most obvious to the touch, as 

 in all inflammatory tumours, the animal flinching 

 when the hand is passed over the shoulder from 

 the mane backwards. But the ill-formed saddle, 

 or one that fits the particular animal like nothing ; 

 or a proper fit, that is so badly girthed on, that the 

 poor beast may be perceived going in great pain, 

 shall be set down as the symptom of all symptoms 

 that the animal is destined to contract this particular 

 disorder of the parts so injured. Sometimes the 

 horse tumbles down, or seems to trip frequently, 

 which should admonish its inconsiderate rider or 

 driver, that his carelessness is very likely to cost 

 him a broken neck. 



Cure, — As soon as the journey can be brought 

 to a close, which has been thus improperly pursued, 

 remove the cause and bathe the part well with the 

 cold saturnine lotion, and when the saddle has un- 

 dergone the proper alterations, the journey may be 

 pursued, if necessity demand such an exertion. 



Cold Lotion, 



Subacetate of lead (goulard), 2 ounces, 



White vinegar, 4 ounces, 



Water 3 quarts. — Mix ; and apply with a sponge. 



Should not this application avail him, and the 

 horse still evinces pain at the touch, with increased 

 heat and tension, and swelling of the part com- 

 mence, the disorder is confirmed, and if not re- 



