CHAPTER IX. 
DISEASES OF THE FEET. 
Tender Feet or ''Thullee." 
This is a very common ailment. 
Causes. — Continued marching over hard or stony ground 
during hot weather ; it also occurs amongst animals that are 
marched first through swampy grounds and then over stony or 
rocky country. In some cases, where animals have been kept on 
dirty standings, the soles are quite soft. Steel mentions that 
elephants employed in heavy draught are liable to overwear at the 
junction of the hoof-slipper with the skin. 
Symptoms. — Short action, at times lameness. If the feet be 
examined, the tender parts will be at once seen ; they are quite 
smooth and of a yellowish or pinkish colour, and if pressed the 
animal shows evidence of tenderness. 
Treatment. — Regular inspection of the feet ; if a tender patch 
be observed, the animal should be rested forthwith. The standing 
should be of dry earth, not sand. Rest and keeping the feet dry 
is the only treatment. Mahouts to prevent the occurrence use 
astringent mixtures, called chobing, which have been found of 
practical value. Hawkes recommends — 
Steel, condensing one of Gilchrist's formuljE for chobingy gives 
the following prescription : — 
Aloes {niok) ... ... 24 tolas. 
Wax {hpa-young) ... ... 24 tolas. 
Dammer {pon-nyet) ... ... 24 tolas. 
Grease ... ... 24 tolas. 
Catechu {sha-se) ... ... 96 tolas. 
Melt together and apply as an ointment to the feet. 
One tola equals 3 drs. — Hawkes. 
Catechu, powdered {sha-se) 
Galls, powdered {pyin-sa'ka'ne) 
Wax, powdered {hpa-young) 
Gingili oil {hnan-si) 
12 ozs. 
1 lb. 
2 lbs. 
4 lbs. 
Melt together and apply to the soles of feet night and morning. 
