Treatment.—The horse should be removed from the other animals. The stalls, blankets, etc., that he has used should be thoroughly cleaned by boiling water and a five per cent solution of creolin or lysol, to destroy the lice which will cling to stalls, blankets, etc.
The horse should be washed with green soap and water and kerosene (Coal Oil) should be applied night and morning for two days and then removed by soap and water. This must be done three times at intervals of a week, in order to kill the new generations of lice which hatch from the eggs in about six days.
Tubercles
These small, sluggish swellings are caused by friction, contusion, cold, stings of insects, internal disease, etc.
Treatment.—If they are the result of external violence, Humphreys’ Marvel Witch Hazel or Veterinary Oil, applied externally, is beneficial. The I. I., may be given with advantage morning and night.
Sponge
This term is given to a round, spongy excresence on the knee, generally caused by some external injury. It is at first a hot, painful swelling; then becomes a cold, hard, indolent tumor. It sometimes occasions considerable itching and emits purulent matter.
Treatment.—If sponge arises from some injury, the Veterinary Oil should be well rubbed in, two or three times a day; or applied morning and night; at the same time, also administer I. I., morning and night.
Sweating
Sometimes on very moderate exercise, horses sweat to excess. It is often the result of weakness, poor food or some internal condition. Give J.K., a few times, in doses of fifteen drops, morning and night.