Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1894 edition. Excerpt: ... The Remedy. 222. The remedy for this is to lower and narrow the heel at its fullest side, which is generally the inside, if there is hoof enough; if there is not, let the shoe be thicker on the opposite side and thick enough to give a broad surface and height to the outside heel calk, as compared with that of the inside, and to regulate the height of the toe by this treatment. Balancing the foot, however, is not sufficient in all cases, for the treatment must depend upon the severity of the case. In the earlier stages, after balancing the hoof and the adjustment of a rocker shoe, the corn usually cures itself. Suppurating Corn. 223. If there is evidence that the process of suppuration is going on, an opening should be made to allow the pus to escape, taking care not to cut too deeply so as to avoid cutting the laminae and thereby increasing the inflammation. A warm emollient poultice generally completes the cure. Severe Cases. 224. If the horse continues lame after the above treatment, the pus having been discharged, and the animal is evidently in much pain, it must be regarded as an indication that the soft tissues inside of the hoof are swollen, and that the pain is caused by the pressure of the swollen tissues against its unyielding horny envelope. This condition is best combated by paring away all the hard external surfaces of the frog and sole until what remains will be comparatively soft and yield readily to the pressure of the thumb. This will abate the pain by allowing the walls to expand under the pressure of the swollen tissues, and the "sole and frog being soft and thin will bulge a little, and in this way the pressure will be relieved and the pain abated. In addition to the centre-bearing shoe, it will be important to keep...
