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allow water in sparing quantities fora few days. Should 
patient have much fever fluid extract of aconite in ten 
drop doses should be given every two or three hours. 
Chronic Founder. 
This trouble represents a condition which is the result of 
neglect of acute founder. 
Cause—Improper treatment of acute founder and neglect. 
How TO KNOw IT. 
The patient goes with a short, sham ling gait as if he 
was a confirmed cripple, his feet are always tender and 
hoofs are brittle with rough rings around the top. | 
WHAT TO DO. 
Pare out sole of foot, and should pus be found, release it. 
Then use one tablespoonful of the hoof liquid prescribed in 
corns in all four of the feet once a day. Give internally 
one tab'espoonful of pulverized alum once a day. 
