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day, if in winter, but if'in summer cold water and salt; after 
bathing rub dry and apply the white liniment. When the 
soreness and swelling are gone from the ligament, blister with 
the following to reduce the thickening: 
Mix, and there is enough in this to blister three times. 
Cut the hair from around the curb and rub one-third of the 
mixture in well. In three days grease and let it remain for 
a couple of weeks ; then wash the leg with lukewarm water 
and soap and blister again. Grease as before and repeat this 
blistering every three weeks until the enlargement is all gone." 
During treatment do not work the animal, but if you must 
work him keep him well shod to prevent slipping. 
S4. Rheumatism. 
This is a kind of chronic inflammation in the tendons 
and ligaments around the joints, and may afifect any joint ot 
the body. 
Causes. — It often follows weakening diseases when the 
animal is allowed to run out and lie on the cold, damp ground. 
Bad blood containing too much acid may cause it. 
Symptoms. — There is a slight soreness, swelling and 
lameness in the joints, changing from one joint to the other, 
being worse in damp weather. 
Treatment. — Rub the affected joints well two or three 
times a day with white liniment and give the following: 
Salicylic Acid %. pound. 
Nitrate of Potash or Saltpetre 54 pound. 
Bicarbonate of Soda ^ pound. 
Mix thoroughly and give a large teaspoonful three times 
a day. This medicine acts like a charm in rheumatism. 
Pulverized Cantharides or Spanish Fly 
Vaseline or Lard 
2 drams. 
. 1 ounce. 
