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parts as well, so a« to produce swelling, foment with 

 vinegar and water till the swelling is reduced : whea 

 this is eflfected, then apply a pitch plaster spread on 

 moderately firm leather, that will cover the outside 

 of the thigh, and double a little over the inside of 

 It. Then attach a long splent upon this, which 

 must reach from the toes to an inch or two above 

 the back : this steadies the limb very nmch. Tiiis 

 must be kept in its situation by a long bandage care- 

 fully wound round the limb, beginning at the toes, 

 and continued up the thigh ; when it must be crossed 

 over the back, and continued down the other thish 

 and fastened. This would slip over the tail, for 

 which reason it must be kept in its place by means 

 of another slip round the neck and along the back. 

 Fractures of the shoulder must be treated in a simi- 

 lar manner. 



In fractures of the fere and hind leg, very great 

 care is necessary that they may unite straight. As 

 soon as the iniiamraation and swelling will admit 

 ^sometimes there is little or none from the first), ap- 

 ply a pitch piaster nestly and firmly around the part ; 

 then fill up the inequalities by tow or lint, so that 

 the limb shall be of one size, othenvise the Doints of 

 ^ the joints will be irritated and made sore by the 

 pressure of the bandages. Then apply two, three, or 

 four, splents of thin pliable wood before, behind, and 

 on each side of the hinb, which secure in their places 

 by a fiannel bandage. In all fractures great caution 

 must be observed not to tighten the part so as to bring 

 on swelling : if this is done, mortification will proba- 

 bly follow. In fractures of the fore legs, a support- 

 ing bandage with side splents should be kept on a 



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