Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1890-01-24

1NGROwING NAILs-I have a beautiful young
spaniel which has become lame in the hind
legs, due to the fifth mai being distorted and
growing into the flesh of the foot. lie Is the
same in both feet and has been lame Tor Two
months or more. The nails have been TRIM
med until they bleed, but soon grow again.
Can ANYTHING he done for himy f..
City.
Answer--The difficulty can be easily and
effectually overcome by placing the animal
under ether and removing the nails. THIS
can be done by any surgeon and without
danger. Subsequent treatment will consist
in keeping The animal confined for few
days.
CCRB.-A good driving horse, six years of
age developed two "curbs' nearly one year
aso. They were Dlistered several times ana
were reduced greatly in sH;: About four
months ago, by being cast while in harness,
the right hook was spraned and tn curb he
gan TO grow very rapidly, and he has been very
to without any good results beyond causing
the bunch on the outside to harden down. Can
you prescribe any treatment which wonld be
likely o benefit him. Yours, ii. j.
Charlotte, Vt.
Answer 1t is probable that the sprain
has set up an inflammation of the bones at
the insertion of the 'culb" ligament sufi-
cient to produce union, or in other words a
bone SPAWN exists as well ''curb. = As
treatment | can only recommend counter
irritation, by the hot iron in the hands of n
good surgeon. as being likely to permanent
y benefit the patient. Once "fred' lie
should have at least three months rest
RHEUMATisM.-We own a horse which is
now nearly ~ years Of age that hes not been
worked Tor over Il year because Of lHueuc-s.
which has been gradually coming upon him for
two or three years il is more properly gem
era rigidity OF the joints, some Of which gre
! D ia tlls
eral animal health seems pretty good, but this
difficulty is gradually increasing, and he has
not lain down for six months or over. As " q
value him for the good he has done, would
respectfully ask for advice as to treatment
through this department. l.. ID. +.
Midi iebury, Vt.
Answer. The difficulty is rheumatic and
and in consideration of his old age, gravity
of the attack and heightened period he has
suffered already, along with the probabili-
ties of being able to render any temporary,
if any relief. would advise you to have him
destroyed. This l think most desirable
from all points of view.
OEDEMA.-G have two-year.old colt whose
sheath is sweed very badly. | thought per
haps he was foul, and dealt with him accord
| ingly, but to no good results viii you in
form me what to do for the same and oblige:
B>CRlBER.
Lincoln, Vt.
Answer.-Your colt is suffering from
oedema and will be best treated by putting
him onto bran mash diet, giving plenty of
mild exercise daily. Give two tablespoon
fuls twice daily of the following mixture in
half pint of water.
Tr. digitels. Oh.
TT. gentian, > or.
Spiritus aetheris nit, OF.
Water y. s., CZ.
Battle the swollen parts three times daily
in hot water, using moderate friction.
NERMlN.-Please give me prescription for
vermn on young cattle. also now ii should be
| applied, and if it be poisonous.
SUBSCRIBER.
Addison. Vt
Answer. Rub each animal with half an
of mercurial ointment, working it thor
| oughly into the air with comb Fumigate
the stables thoroughly by shutting them up
tight and burning s or 10 pounds of sulphur
in it, leaving it closed for couple OF days
CoNTRAcTloN or, LIGAMENTS. have a
| four years-old colt that cannot get his head
| within three feet OF tn ground. and when he
makes the attempt he humps his back the
/ whole length of him. There is no soreness on
his neck that you can find; he eats and looks
well. Can you tell Ue what ails him, and
what is the remely< f. A r.
West Bolton, Vt.
Answer. The difficulty you mention i.
due to a contraction of the great fbro.
elastic ligament which serves to support hi,
head, being attached at the back of the
skull and originating from the vertebra in
the region of his "withers. - You do not
say of how long standing the case is. II
recent, the nfriction of skunk's oil would
probably prove useful. If the case he
chronic the only course will be the section
of the gament by an expert surgeon, the
head being supported mechanically until
it heals and is lengthoned. Such an opera
ton is successful when properly performed
and well cared for.