132 PRIVATE PRESCRIPTIONS 
HOW TO KNOW THEM. 
A sight of the split or crack in the hoof is su ficient. 
WHAT TO DO. 
If crack extends to the quick, pare down its edges to 
relieve pinching and make it more pliable. Then take a 
sharp knife and cut across the crack at the top ou through 
to the quick. This is done tostarta new hoof If crack 
does not extezsd to the quick it is not necessary to pare 
the edges.) Wemay know when it reaches the quick by 
horse going lame. Pare the foot in such a way as that the 
weight of the horse will tend to close instead of open it. 
Blister coronet with the followinz: 
PRESCRIPTION. 
Cantharides (powdered) . . . . . 1-2 ounce 
English Rosin ...°.0 1... 2. . 3 aeei@uiies 
Ch eee Cem OST 
Mix and apply two or three times, or uutil well blistercd. 
Use the same prescription as in corns, pouring the frog of 
the foot and cracks full twice a day. 
Thrush. 
This is a ki d of ulceration of, and rotting away of the 
frog of the foot. 
Cause—Standing in filthy stables. 
HOW TO KNOw IT. 
We find a black watery discharge and very offensive smell 
from the heels. 
WHAT TO DO. 
Put patient in clean stall and trim out frog, cleaning it 
thoroughly. Use in the frog the same prescription recom- 
mended in corns. 
