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penetrating nail, piece of glass, or other pointed foreign body, 

 it must be carefully drawn out, in doing which we should re- 

 move the entire object, not allowing pieces to break off and 

 remain in the wound. Since it is always important to know 

 in what direction and how deep the foreig-n body has penetrated, 

 in order to be able to estimate the gravity of the wound, it is 

 advisable in all cases -to presence tlie penetrating body, that it 

 may be shown to the veterinarian, in case his services are 

 required. 



Fig. 188. 



Shod hind foot, with splint dressing. 



In slight injuries to the velvety tissue of the sole or frog, 

 accompanied with moderate pain, it is of no benefit to enlarge 

 the opening, though the horn of the sole or frog should be 

 thinned for the space of an inch or more around the wound, 

 followed by cooling applications. Deep, penetrating wounds 

 accompanied with intense pain require the attention of a veter- 

 inarian. 



