DISEASES OF THE HOKSi:, ■ 131 



In many cases it is an advantage to nse first one oT these remedies, llien the 

 other. 



'I'he animal slionld receive daily exercise; sometimes a little light work may he 

 henelicial, hnt heavy work is ont of the qncstion 



.Vrc Prcsnii^lioii No. 160. /)(/,?,' 181. 



SHEATH. 



The sheath is the cover of the penis of the male, and the only attention that is 

 usually required is to occasionally wash ont with soap and warm water the collection 

 of dust and dirt in the sheath, wdiich sometimes produces bad results if neglected. It 

 may cause portions of the skin to slough off, leaving raw surfaces, which come in 

 continual contact with the balance of the unclean parts. If there be signs of soreness, 

 the dirt from the sheath should be washed out at the point of the penis, and should 

 be examined, as there is frequently a collection of cheesy-like material collecting just 

 in front of the urethra, where there is a little blind sack that favors the collection of 

 foreign matter. This gathering; is commonly known as a bean. It should be ex- 

 amined and the sheath washed no less than fnur times a year. If there be soreness 

 of any nature on the penis, the Healing Oil should be aiiplied to the inner parts of 

 the sheath. 



SYNOVITIS. 



This is inlianmiation of the synovial bursa and joints, the parts of the joints 

 which come in contact with one another. This is commor.ly known ;is infl.'innnation 

 of the joints, and may be recognized liy heat, swelling and intense lameness. 

 Bruises, slips or strains are frequent causes of synovitis. 



Treatment. 



.\pply Badger Balm thoroughly rubbed into the parts of the inllamed juint;;, then 

 apply the Antiseptic Poultice. Continue this treatment until all heat and swelling 

 have disappeared. If lameness continues, apply Lucky Four Blister .according to 

 directions, and repeat every two weeks until lameness is ox'ercome. 



See Prescription No. 161, page ISl. 



TEETH (IRREGULAR). 



All owners (jf horses should examine their horses' teeth and sl;oald be able to 

 tell by examination whether they should be dressed or not. 



The way to examine them is to back the horse into a single stall, remove the 

 halter or bridle, and if need be put a neck strap on the animal, then stand directly in 

 front of the horse and reach into the mouth, grasp the torguc and pull it out and 

 to one side with one hand, and lift the sides of the checks with the other. In this 

 way you will be able to see the full set of molars or grinders. If they need dressing, 

 the inside edges of the lower teeth anfl the outside edges of the upper teeth will 

 be ragged, rough and sharp. 



Sometim.es in examining a horse in this manner you will find one or more teeth 

 considerably longer than the others, in which case, or wdrere the edges are sharp, the 

 teeth should be properly dressed by a qualified veterinarian who thoroughly mider- 

 stands dentistry. In fact, all horses should be thus examined, and esperiallv horses 

 that are out of condition. 



TENDON SORE. 



When a horse has a sore or lame tendon, in- wdien inllamed so as to produce 

 lameness, it should first be thni-ou.;bl\ rulilied with I'adger Balm. Then apply the 



