DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF THE HORSE 199 
The urine instead of coming naturally comes through the 
navel. In possibly twenty-four hours, or thereabout, the 
swelling is removed to one of the other legs. After removing 
from one part to the other in this manner for a few days the 
rheumatism settles in one of the joints, where it festers and 
breaks. The discharge smells very bad and apparently comes 
from the bone. In time the discharge ceases, heals up, only 
to break out in like manner at some other point, and so con- 
tinues until the colt dies from weakness. In other cases the 
swelling does not break and discharge, but there is a con- 
tinual running from the navel which, because of its weaken- 
ing effect, finally causes death. 
Treatment. — When the discharge from the navel is first 
noticed, if treated properly, it can be cured. Apply Monsell's 
solution of iron to the navel with a fe.ather, four or five times 
a day. This will stop the discharge. Rub the swollen joints 
four or five times a day with white liniment, and give the 
foal half a teaspoonful of salicylic acid, on the tongue, three 
times a day. If taken in time, before the joints begin to run, 
this treatment will invariably efifect a cure. After the joints 
break, bathe with warm water three or four times a day, and 
apply white lotion. Sometimes a pure case of leaking at the 
navel without rheumatism is met with. Treat this by apply- 
ing Monsell's solution of iron to the navel, with a feather, 
four or five times a day, until it stops leaking. Keep the colt 
very quiet and warm. 
4. Weakness of the Legs and Joints. 
Bandage the legs to support and strengthen them. 
Massage or hand rub them well. Should the colt be unable 
to stand, raise him up four or five times a day to enable him 
to suck and give him every chance possible to strengthen his 
legs. 
5. Crooked Legs. 
In sortie cases the foal may be "over on the knees," and 
in others the defect may be in the hind legs. 
Treatment. — Leave the foal alone ; do not try to do any- 
thing to the legs. Feed him well, and as he gets strong his 
legs will straighten. 
6. Distemper. 
This is frequently met with in foals, and is fully dealt 
with in Chapter XV, Section 5. 
