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is that of the man, and its variations should be 

 studied until they are thoroughly understood. 

 Chapter XL, Horses and Stables, tells us all about 

 the pulse and its different meanings. 



In conclusion, it only remains to be said again 

 that, in any serious case, or when you are in any 

 doubt about a case, either in man or beast, do not 

 waste time, but call in professional assistance at 

 once. 



The old saying about a stitch in time saving nine 

 is never more true than when applied here. 



In many cases it will not be till the next day that 

 we shall know whether or not any injuries have been 

 received during a day's hunting, and we cannot, as a 

 rule, depend on our groom to find them even then. 

 We should, therefore, invariably visit the stable the 

 morning after a hunting day, and run our eyes over 

 the horse generally, and our hands over his back, 

 legs, and feet. Any sign of heat, or puffiness, or of 

 flinching from the touch, must be regarded as 

 suspicious, and the cause should be discovered, and, 

 if necessary, treatment commenced as soon as 

 possible. 



