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ULCER. 



An ulcer is an open sore tin an external oi- inlernal snrface of the body. Ulcers 

 arc caused li\" inllannnation coniliined witli lumr iraelinn mi ihc pari of the tissue 

 affected. Local injuries ;ire llie innnediate exeiliuL',' cause ol exiernal ulcers. Internal 

 ulcers, such as those of the nmuth, stiiniach and iiUesliues. are caused either liy 

 injury hy foreign bodies, such as a kid;, oi- b\ niimi-drn.anisnis and decomposed 

 secretions or other contents. 



While the tendency of ulcers is lo mt uell spont:ineou^ly, nature is best 

 assisted by cleanliness of the parts by w.ashin.s.;' Iheni ihoia.unhly wilb a warm solu- 

 tion of Germ Killer anil appl_\ing lleaUn;,^ Oil In all affected parts, alternating with 

 Absorbent. For intestinal ulcers ;<ive Laxot.nuc and injections of warm water. 



Sec Prcscrit'lioii Xo. 16f-), /nif^c ISl. 



URINE RETAINED. 



The retention of the urine in mares m.ay be easily overcome by passin,g a female 

 catheter, which is a siher plated tulie a little larger than a leai! pencil and about 

 twelve inches long, into the neck of the liladder, which is located on the floor of the 

 \'agina. But the retention of the urine in a gelding or slalHon is a difficult matter 

 to overcome, as an inexperienced person would be liable to have trouble in passing 

 the male catheter, which is usually about tliree feel long. 1 lowcver,- if there be re- 

 tention in the mare or horse, a bottle of Colic Drench should be given, as this con- 

 tains ingredients which act upon the urinal organs, and by so doing may overcome 

 the necessity of drawing the water. 



Sec Prcscriflion Xo. 167, l^mjc 181. 



WARTS 



Are little tun.iors which often appear very suddenly on any part of the body or 

 limbs, angles of the mouth, corners (jf the eye, tips of the ears, etc. For this reason 

 they are difficult to remove, and great care should be taken in their removal. The 

 only safe and reliable method is to apply Wartine to warts of all kinds, until they 

 are removed. It requires a longer time to remove some kinds of warts than others. 

 The large warts should lie pulled out liy the roots with the fingers or forceps, and 

 I'icn apply Wartine to (he wound thus made. 



Sec Prcsciit'tion Xc. 16S, page 181. 



* WIND BROKEN. 



This trouble is \-ery much like Heaves and should be treated in the same manner. 

 (See Heaves, page 119.) 



5cc Prescription \'o. 81, page 181. 



WIND GALLS. 



Wind Galls are sometimes called Wind Puffs, either term being correct. They 

 are enlargeme'nts of the synovial bursa, and usualh- appear on the fetlock joint of 

 the front or hind limbs, but more often on the hind limbs. 



Treatment. 



CHp ofj the hair over the wind gall, wash the parts thoroughly with warm water 

 and soap, and in a couple of hours apply .-\bsorbcnt. Do this daily until the trouble 

 disappears. Do not repeat the washing. 



The animal will improve more rapidly if kept from doing hard work, and kept 

 off the pavement. 



See Prescription No. 169, page 181. 



