CHAPTER XIV. 



DISEASES THAT ARE LIABLE TO AFFECT ANY 



ANIMAL. 

 1. Tumors. 



Tumors are growths which are not inflamed nor sore to 

 handle. They are of various kinds, do not fester and break 

 nor discharge matter as abscesses do, but simply grow. They 

 may affect any part of the body in any kind of animal. In 

 some cases, however, there is a small amount of matter in 

 the center of the lump. Tumors, as a general thing, grow 

 very slowly, and are very hard. 



Treatment. — At first they may be stopped growing and 

 absorbed by blistering. 



For Tumors on Cattle. — Use the following blister: 



Powdered Cantharides or Spanish Fly 2 l / 2 drams. 



Vaseline or Lard 1 ounce. 



Mix and rub in we'll all 

 you can get on the tumor. 

 Tie the animal's head so 

 that it cannot bite the blis- 

 ter. Grease the blistered 

 part in three days, and in 

 two weeks blister again. 

 Continue until you have 

 blistered it three or four 

 times, and then if this does 

 not stop the growth of the 

 lump or reduce it, it is best 

 to cut it out. 



Tincture of iodine is also 

 good to use in some cases. 

 Rub the lump well with it 

 once a day till well blistered, 

 then grease and let it go for a few days, after which wash the 

 grease off with lukewarm water and soap and commence 

 using the iodine again. 



For Tumors on Horses. — Use the following blister: 



Powdered Cantharides or Spanish Fly V/2 drams. 



Vaseline or Lard 1 ounce. 



Fig. 75. — Showing the Appearance of 

 a Tumor. 



