THE HORSE, SKIN DISEASES, ETC. 261 



N». 1. >i Oz. powdered gum camphor, 



1 Oz. gum myrrh, 

 1 Fluid oz. sulphuric acid, 

 1 Fluid oz. spirits of turpentine, 

 1 Pint of lard. 



Mix iboroaghly, and rub the ointment well upon the heels once a day. 

 The legs and feet should be washed with soap suds before every applioft^ 

 tion. 



When the disedSb is chronic, and proud flesh has appeared, make t 

 poultice of ground flax seed and lime-water ; sprinkle burnt alum over 

 the poultice, and apply. Use two or three poultices a day until the 

 proud flesh has evidently disappeared, then use the ointment No. 1 as 

 jibove directed. 



Another course of treatment, to be adopted Avhen there is a disordered 

 condition of general health, and evidences of vitiated blood are man- 

 ifested, is this : 



First bleed ; but observe to regulate the quantity of blood drawn by 

 the condition of the animal as xo flesh and strength. If he is poor and 

 weak, take from the neck vein about three pints, and after nine days a 

 like quantity. If he is plainly in poor general health, but not reduced 

 in flesh and still strong, bleed once, taking from the neck vein three 

 quarts. Then make careful and thorough application of ointment No. 1. 



It may well be stated here that in our practice Ave do not often resoiii 

 to bleeding, nor do we recommend ii except in rare cases. To the man, 

 however, Avho finds it both profitable und agreeable to be his own stock 

 doctor it is often the quickest, easiest, and safest means of removing 

 vitrious humors, and bringing about a n;ore natural and healthful circula- 

 tion. In some acute diseases of violent character, as pleurisy, mad 

 staggers, and the like, it is frequently of vhe first importance, sometimes 

 almost the only hope ; but we would caution the reader against the 

 indiscriminate blood-letting of the old practitioners. Observe well the 

 symptoms; consult this department of "The Stock Doctor " carefully ; 

 and you will not fall into the mistake of taking away gallons of blood 

 when a little rest, some good grooming, and plenty of nutritious, life- 

 giving food, are the things mostly required. T*ie manner of blood-letting 

 will be found to have been treated of in our chapter entitled "Impl»i 

 ments : what to keep and how to use." 



The foreofoing: methods will answer in all oMinary cases ; but if thus 

 patient has not been taken in hand till the disease has become chronic 

 and obstinate, the following is a most excellent preparation and may be 

 used instead of No. 1. It requires care in the using, as it will discolor 

 the hands and corrode the nails if it comes in contact AN^ith them, aod it 

 •hould never be entrusted to bungling and inconsiderate gi'ooms ; but ix 



