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and put on a loose bandage, which keep saturated with 

 a solution of arnica. Do not let the horse lie down. 

 If the skin is broken lose no time in thoroughly cleansing 

 it of any grit, always remembering that the least 

 particle might, if not removed, cause serious com- 

 plications. Use warm, not cold, water for the purpose, 

 and if a little Condy's or Jeyes' fluid can be added so 

 much the better. Dress the wound with some tow 

 saturated in creolin 4 drachms, cold water 1 quart (an 

 excellent antiseptic for all wounds), and kept in position 

 by a bandage. The wound will be all the better for 

 being bathed with the lotion twice a day. Feed on 

 mashes. Keep the horse racked up. 



In bad cases the veterinary surgeon may have to 

 put in some stitches, and in the most serious cases the 

 joint may be involved. 



NOSTHILS BLEEDING may be checked by syringing 

 with warm and cold water alternately. 



PNEUMONIA. — There is one form of pneumonia 

 which I feel I ought to refer to, because it occasionally 

 attacks a horse which has been subjected to violent work 

 before he has been properly prepared for it. The attack 

 is quite sudden, and may come on in the field. 



The victim comes to an abrupt standstill, breathes 

 rapidly, and has a pulse of about 100 a minute. The 

 flanks heave, the body becomes cold, and the face ex- 

 presses pain. 



