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the part with his teeth, as well as injuring his muzzle. If, 
however, the sides are blistered, the clothes may be so fixed 
that he will be unable to reach the part. When the 
blistering ointment has remained on for twenty-four hours, 
the part may be rubbed with a little olive oil, which will 
assist in alleviating the pain, as well as in softening the 
skin and preventing it from cracking, which it is liable to do, 
and these become difficult to heal. The oil must be applied 
morning and evening to the part, until the scab falls off. 
When the scabs show symptoms of peeling, their removal 
may be facilitated by the application of a lotion of soap and 
water, applied with a sponge or piece of flannel; but they 
must not be forced off, as by doing so a blemish will be left. 
Some persons recommend the removal of all the litter 
and straw from the stall of the animal, if blistered on the 
belly or sides ; but we think this unnecessary, as it would be 
better to put additional clothing, or cover the part with 
something soft, well secured against being irritated by the 
straw. It would be as well to keep the horse standing for 
two days, taking care that he cannot reach the blistered 
part to blemish his skin, which will be best effected by 
what is called a cradle. This consists of round strips of 
wood attached together, extending from the lower jaw to 
the chest. 
For a sweating blister the best application is an infusion 
of Spanish flies in turpentine, and that should be reduced 
to the proper strength with neats’ foot oil, according to the 
degree of excitement required. 
If the blister has not the effect of removing the disease, 
it may be repeated after the scab has been healed and 
removed from the old part. 
Where inflammation is of a very dangerous and severe 
kind, very strong blisters must be immediately applied, 
