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THE FARMER S VETERINARIAN 



of cantharides and 4 tablespoonfuls of lard. The 

 tooth fistula usually calls for the removal of the 

 tooth and thorough disinfection of the opening from 

 the face through to the mouth. With a sternal fistula 



FISTULOUS WITHERS 



Sometimes only the skin and tissue immediately under It 

 become affected. In such cases little trouble need be antici- 

 pated; but if the cause is not removed, the deeper structures, 

 muscles and bones, may become diseased. 



the diseased bone may need to be scraped and then 

 antiseptic washes used daily. The salivary fistula 

 is more difficult to treat. Better have the veteri- 

 narian to examine, and an operation may be neces- 

 sary. 



