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trimmer's twine, or a piece of white wrapping twine. Put a 
stitch about every half inch, and it is best to tie a separate 
knot for each stitch. Bathe with warm water two or three 
times a day, after which apply the white lotion. If the skin 
is not broken bathe and apply the white lotion as mentioned 
above. 
Fig. 9. — Paralysis of the Lips and Cheeks. 
15. Paralysis of the Lips and Cheeks. 
This is not a very common disease, although it is met 
with occasionally. It is an injury to the nerves which supply 
the lips and cheeks with motion. 
Causes. — It is sometimes the result of wearing a heavy 
poke in the pasture, or of being tied in the stable with a 
heavy halter. Any kind of an injury affecting the nerves will 
produce it. Cold weather will sometimes bring it on. 
