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FEVERS. 



Fomentations and Poultices. — Although the case may- 

 do very well without these adjuncts, still those who are 

 very desirous to promote the suppurative process, can make 

 use of them. To apply a poultice with effect we must be 

 provided with what is called a many-tailed bandage. The 

 sketch below will give sufficient notion of what it is to enable 

 any saddler to make one. 



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The under or outer surface of the cloth is here repre- 

 sented. It is composed of flannel, lined with- serge, and 

 bound with coarse tape. The strings for confining it are 

 also of tape. There are holes in it, adapted to the animal's 

 eyes, and cases for his ears. And when put on, the strings 

 tie upon the poll and nape of the neck. It will be found a 

 convenient contrivance for the application of a poultice to 

 the throat. As soon as — 



The Abscess points, open it freely with an abscess-knife. 

 Make only so many wounds as are imperative to give egress 

 to the pus ; more than two are never required. Afterwards 

 forbear to insert the finger ; this, like squeezing, breaks down 

 granulation and retards recovery. Do not delay to open it 



