156 Nursi7ig vs. Dosing, 



"Wounds* 

 Wounds of a superficial character that 

 are not too severe can be properly attend- 

 ed to by almost any one. Carefully wash 

 them with tepid water and a soft sponge 

 until they are free from all foreign sub- 

 stances ; then leaving them entirely alone 

 if they are so situated that the dog can 

 readily reach them with his tongue, as this 

 member will take better care of the injury 

 than it is possible for you to do. If they 

 are where he cannot reach them, they 

 should be wiped dry with a soft cloth after 

 washing them, and dressed with some sim- 

 ple salve by spreading it over the entire 

 surface of the wound, repeating this once 

 or twice a day, as may be thought neces- 

 sary, for two or three days, which will be 

 all the care necessary in most cases. When 

 the wound is so extensive as to need stitch- 

 ing together, it is best to call in the services 

 of some one with experience, unless you 

 are competent to perform the operation. 



