396 HORSE AILMENTS AND HOW TO DOCTOR THEM. 



as hot as can be comfortably borne ; then rub tolerably dry 

 and apply Dimon's Spavin Cure, according to directions, 

 rubbed thoroughly into the skin. In case of inability to pro- 

 cure this remedy the parts may be blistered. 



THUMPS. 



A violent beating or throbbing of the flanks is called 

 thumps. It is really a palpitation of the heart, generally pro- 

 duced by over-work, particularly so in hot weather. A horse 

 subject to the thumps is very unreliable for service in any 

 form. 



Treatment. In a slight attack, occurring from over-exer- 

 tion, give a bucket of cold water with a full handful of salt dis- 

 solved in it. The horse should have rest and be allowed to 

 stand in a cool or warm place as the case may be. If the 

 attack continues give the following in drench or ball. 



Tincture of digitalis, 1 ounce ; sweet spirits nitre, 1 ounce ; 

 sulphuric ether, 1 ounce ; water, 1 pint ; if for a drench : other- 

 wise meal to make a ball. Eepeat every three hours until re- 

 lieved. 



WIND GALLS. 



These are tumors of a puffy character of variable size and 

 are also located on the legs, from the fetlock to the hock or 

 knee. 



Treatment. A daily application of tincture of iodine will 

 sometimes remove them, but the most certain cure is to apply 

 a small seton at the bottom, or puncture with a lance or sharp 

 knife, and with a small syringe inject into it a teaspoonful of 

 tincture of iodine. 



WORMS. 



There are several different kinds of worms found in the 

 intestines of the horse ; the principal ones being the long round 

 worms found in the small intestine, and the needle worm found 

 in the large intestine. 



Pin worms are those troublesome little white ones usually 



