HORSES: THEIR POINTS AND MANAGEMENT 



as a rule. J^lood, previous to, or subsequent upon, the act of 

 urination, points to diseases of some portion of the urinary 

 a}:)paratus. Strangury is a frequent accompaniment of colic ; 

 likewise may be a sym])tom of stone, etc. Note any peculiarity 

 in connection with these parts. A discharge of matter (pus) 

 from either of these organs points to catarrhal inflammation, 

 the causes of which may be manifold. 



(b) therapeutical agents, Etc. 



FIRING (CAUTERY). 



The application of the hot iron is frequent in veterinary 

 practice. Its abuse is also fairly general. In many diseases 

 firing is absolutely useless, though persisted on. The actual 

 cautery is also used for the purpose of arresting haemorrhage. 



Tendons and joints, or the neighbourhood of these, are 

 the usual seats for the application of the cautery. It is a common 

 practice to appb/ a blister after hring, though not always 

 advisable. In spavin (bone) firing in points (pyro-puncture) 

 seems to give better results than the line design. 



BLISTERS AND BLISTERING. 



Before applying a blister it is usual to wash the part with 

 soap and warm water ; and if the hair is long previous to doing 

 this, clip it off. See that the surface of application is thoroughly 

 dry before using the blister. 



Cantharides (Indian blister beetle) is the best vesicant for 

 general purposes. It is conveniently applied as an ointment. 



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