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and exclusion of the air externally by some covering ap- 

 plied over the seat of injury. 



Scalds are usually worse than burns. Covering the 

 part with dry bicarbonate of sodium, solutions of the same, 

 even dry flour if the former is not at hand, with oil, vase- 

 line, etc., all serve to protect the part and so to soothe. 

 An old and favorite remedy is a mixture of lime-water 

 and linseed oil or olive oil, in equal parts. As the dog 

 bears opiates well, a little of the fluid extract of opium 

 may be added to the dressings at first, but should not be 

 continued. 



Should suppuration follow or abscesses form, poultices 

 may be required after evacuation of the pus by incision 

 in the latter case. 



It is very important to maintain the strength, and in 

 severe cases to administer alcoholic stimulants. 



Practures and Dislocations. —The increased movement, 

 the crackling or grating {crepitus) of the ends of the 

 broken bone, and the extreme tenderness, usually suffice 

 for a diagnosis of fracture. 



The sooner a dislocation is reduced or a fracture set, 

 the less likely is inflammation to follow. After a disloca- 

 tion has been overcome it is always necessary to bandage 

 the Dart and insist on absolute rest. 



A dog will not often walk on a fractured leg, but he 

 should not be allowed to run freely on account of the risk 

 of injury to it. Of the various dressings for fractured 

 limbs, splints and bandages, starch, glue, and plaster-of- 

 Paris bandages, the latter will usually be found the best, 

 for very soon the dog can go about without fear of fresh 

 injury, displacement, or other source of danger. It will 



