DISEASES AND TREATMENT OF THE HORSE 307 
Grease the third day after each blister. Should it be neces- 
sary to use the animal, bathe the parts once a day with cold 
water and salt ; rub dry and apply the acid liniment every 
third day after bathing. The acid liniment is also good when 
used in this way for bog spavins and thoroughpins when 
necessary to work the horse. 
28. Sprain of the Hock Joint. 
Symptoms. — The horse is very lame and he does not use 
the hock properly in bringing the leg forward. There is 
swelling and heat around the joint. 
Treatment. — Bathe well with hot or cold water, accord- 
ing to the season of the year. After bathing, each time wipe 
dry and apply the white liniment. Bathe twice a day and 
keep the horse quiet. 
29. Fracture of the Bones of the Hock. 
Fractures of these bones do not occur very often. 
Symptoms. — The animal is very lame, and holds the leg 
up because of the pain. The joint becomes swollen and very 
sore to touch. By working the joint the grating sound made 
by the broken bones may be heard. 
Treatment. — If a very bad fracture, destroy the horse, 
but if not, and a young animal, keep him quiet and bathe 
well with lukewarm water and salt three or four times a day. 
After bathing, rub dry and apply the white liniment ; this 
keeps down the inflamrpation and swelling. It is always 
best in treating any kind of fracture to keep the animal in 
slings, but do not sling him entirely off his feet, just enough 
to ease the weight off h'.s legs. After a few weeks the bones 
become united, but there will be lameness and soreness in 
the joint. This is best relieved by blistering with 
Pulverized Cantharides or Spanish Fly 1 dram. 
Biniodide of Mercury 1 dram. 
Vaseline or Lard 1 ounce. 
Mix thoroughly and there is enough to blister twice. Rub 
a little in on each side of the joint, rub it in well, grease the 
third day and allow it to remain for three or four weeks; 
then blister as before. Let the animal have a good rest by 
turnhig him out to pasture. 
