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THE VETERINARY SCIENCE 
the nerves or clipping the legs when left exposed to cold mav 
cause it. Sometimes the burning of the fetlock by the rope 
or the irritation of the cutting during castration may give 
rise to it. It affects the hind more frequently than the front 
legs. 
Symptoms. — There is a jerky, peculiar, high action of 
the affected leg, more noticeable during excitement. Set- 
Fig. 35. 
Treatment. — If well established it is incurable, but if 
noticed in the first stages, give a physic of 
Bitter Aloes 8 to 10 drams. 
Bicarbonate of Soda 1 dessertspoonful. 
Ginger ' 1 dessertspoonful. 
Mix in a pint of lukewarm water and give as a drench. 
Leave the animal in the stable the next day, and follow with 
a powder of bromide of potassium, two drams, or a tea- 
spoonful, twice ,a day in the food, or on the ton5:ue with a 
spoon. This acts favorably on the nerves. 
10. Hydrophobia (Rabies). 
