SHOULDER LAMENESS. 



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shoulder, the limb is brought forward with a peculiar dragging mo- 

 tion, as shown in Fig. 864'; whereas if the trouble is in the foot, the 

 limb will be raised and brought forward without much difficulty, 

 but put down tenderly to lighten the 1 concus'sion. While standing, - 



Fig. 864.— As a Horse will Travel with 

 Lame Shoulder. 



Fig. 865.— Distribution of Capillaries 

 in Muscle. 



the joints will be somewhat relaxed, the heel raised, with the toe 

 resting upon the ground. In shoulder lameness, the head will be 

 carried low, the limb brought forward with a good deal of difficulty 

 and pain, and without ability to bring it in front of the other. 



Treatment. — Give a dose of 

 physic, foment the shoulder 

 and inside of the arm cldse to 

 the chest with hot water, which 

 is to be continued for at least 

 one hour, and to be repeated 

 as long as there is inflamma- 

 tion ; give fever medicine three 

 times a day ; give food of a 

 light, opening nature, such as 

 grass, bran : mashes, 'etc., and 

 keep him quiet in a box stall 

 until the lameness disappears. 

 One of the liniments for 

 sprains, etc., may be used after 

 the acute stage passes oft". 

 This is about all that can he 

 done, though some bleed from, 



the inner plate vein during the ^ 86 e,-Method of Putting on Bandage, 



acute stage. This method is 



not now often practiced, however. When the case becomes chronic, 

 blisters and setons may be employed with good success. 



