598 DADD'S VETERINARY MEDICINE AND SURGERY. 
the inside of the thighs, flanks, chest, and face, where the skin iz 
not so thick, and more sensitive than some other regions of the 
body. Some horses, especially those of a strongly-marked, nervous 
temperament, have very sensitive skins, and can not even bear a 
tly to light on their bodies without evincing signs of pain ana 
irritation. On such the curry-comb should be used gently and 
in a spirit of mercy. There are other horses, however, especially 
those of the lymphatic temperarient, and whose skins are lesa 
sensitive, who can bear the action of the curry-comb without 
much flinching, and it is the duty of a merciful man to consider 
this matter when cleaning a horse. Thoroughbred horses, which 
include a vast number of the sanguine temperament, have a very 
active circulation over the whole surface of the body, and this 
vast circulation, through the superficial vessels, argues a delicate 
sense of touch. ‘To them the curry-comb, unless used very gently, 
is severe torture. 
Horses AND CATTLE SHOULD HAVE A SUPPLY OF 
PURE WATER. 
Although few persons think it worth while to pay much atten- 
tion to this department of husbandry, yet a little reflection will 
convince any reasonable person of the value and importance of 
furnishing animals with a constant supply of pure water. Pure, 
cool water is said to be a God-send to a thirsty throat ; and as ani- 
mals are apt to have thirsty throats, they should be permitted to 
enjoy a luxury which costs but a trifle, and operates very favora- 
bly in promoting their health. All classes of domestic animals 
have as great an aversion to impure, filthy water as ourselves, and 
the former wil! often turn away with disgust from the filthy stuff 
called water which is often found in water-troughs on the road- 
side, and within the precincts of the barn and in some pastures, 
The common, stagnated pond-water, which many poor creatures 
are compelled to imbibe, is often the exciting cause of disease, 
especially in the Western States, where decayed vegetable matter 
abounds. 
Pare water will never injure an animal. I do not believe the 
stones which are told about horses becoming foundered in conse- 
yuence of drinking pure water. In a majority of cases, Mr, Fast- 
man is Llameable. He has probablv either overdriven or over 
