DISEASES OF THE HORSE. 127 



When the disease first appears, the treatment consists in repeated applica- 

 tions of Antiseptic Poultice until the fever and inflammation have been reduced ; 

 then wash off parts thoroughly and clip off the hair and mane, and apply a good 

 application of Lucky Four Blister. This may be repeated every two weeks, or un:il 

 the enlargement has disappeared or been brought to a head. In the latter case it 

 should be opened at the lowest point and thoroughly drained, the operator making 

 an incision from two to three inches long. The cavity then is to be thoroughly 

 washed out with a solution of Germ Killer, and the Healing Lotion or Absorbent 

 injected once daily. In this manner any Poll Evil can be permanently cured. 



See Prescription No. 144, page 180. 



PURPURA HEMORRHAGICA. 



This is an intense swelling of the limbs, head and under the belly, including 

 the sheath or udder. The swelling comes on slowly but steadily and must run its 

 course, causing the eyes to close from the intense swelling. 



Treatment. 



Give a Physic Ball at once and give Fever Paste to reduce the fever. Give 

 Horse Tonic to keep up appetite. Give warm water injections (per rectum) to keep 

 bowels open and apply Badger Balm, well rubbed in, to all swollen parts. If the heels 

 crack, use Healing Oil and Healing Lotion — first one, then the other, as directed. 



Sec Prescription No. 145, page 180. 



QUITTOR 



Is like a Fistula, only it is located in the foot, and is often caused by nail pricks, 

 bruises or gravel in the foot. 



Treatment. 



Wash part with Germ Killer solution and poultice the feet witli the Antiseptic 

 Poultice until most of the fever is gone, then inject Absorbent. 

 See Prescription No. 146, page 180. 



RING BONE. 



A Ring Bone is an unnatural growth of the bone, which lakes place at the 

 pastern joints and is liable to appear on any foot, but generally on the hind foot. 



Treatment. 



In the early stages of Ring Bone, clip off the hair and wash the parts thoroughly 

 with soap and warm water. When dry, apply Bone Blister to the ring bone or any 

 enlargement of like nature, and continue the treatment until all lameness is gone. 



See Prescription No. 147, page 180. 



RING WORM. 



Ring Worm is a skin disease and is due to parasites which live just beneath 

 the skin and must be destroyed before the disease can be cured. 



The treatment is the same as for Skin Disease and Eczema. (See "Eczema," 

 page 116.) 



See Prescription No. 148, page 180. 



ROARING. 



Roaring is a disease of the throat and is caused by a neglected case of Dis- 

 temper. It is very hard, and in fact, almost impossible to cure this disease except 

 by an operation. 



The following treatment often proves beneficial : 



Apply Lucky Four Blister to the throat from ear to ear according to directions. 

 Repeat every two weeks until at least four treatments have been given. 



See Prescription No. 149, page 180. 



