204 DISEASES OF THE HOG. 



CHAPTER XXIL 

 WOUNDS. 



These are of frequent oecurrence in the pig, and 

 if they are severe they are dithcult to heal, as it 

 is impossible to keep the animal from rubbing the 

 sore, thus irritating it. Bandages cannot be ap- 

 plied with any satisfaction, as the animal will 

 tear or bite them off. If the wound is caused by 

 a sharp instrument and is cut lengthwise on the 

 muscle it will be advantageous to sew it up. First 

 clean the wound of all foreign substances, such as 

 dirt, hair, or pieces of wood. If there is much hem- 

 orrhage it should be stopped before stitching by 

 applying cold water to it. If the vessel is large it 

 will require to be taken up and a ligature put on, 

 then either use pins, if the wound is small, or cat- 

 gut or silk thread if it is large, and pour over it a 

 little of the following lotion: Acetate of lead half 

 an ounce, carbolic acid half an ounce, water one 

 quart If the wound is ragged and torn or cut 

 crosswise on the muscle, there will be no advan- 

 tage from stitching it, as the ragged portions have 

 to slough and thus open the wound. If the muscle 

 is cut across, its fibres will move every time that 

 the animal moves the muscle, and thus prevent un- 

 ion of the cut surface. 



