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cold water. Then inject some of the carbolic lo- 

 tion; do this several times daily. After the in- 

 flammation has been subdued the wound will heal 

 by granulation. 



Lacerated (torn) wounds require to be examined 

 as the others, cold or hot water used to stop bleed- 

 in-, and cleaned by letting water run 'over them. 

 There is no benefit to be derived from sewing up 

 a wound of this kind, as the ragged parts have to 

 slouo-h off in theformof matter, and if it is penned 

 up by the wound being stitched it cannot escape; 

 the parts swell, and the stitches give way, leaving 

 the edges more ragged than before, so it is best 

 in all cases of torn wounds not to stitch them. If 

 after a time the wound should assume an un- 

 healthy or spongy appearance, use acetate of lead, 

 half an ounce; sulphate of zinc, half an ounce; acid 

 carbolic, one dram, and water, one quart. Clean 

 the wound with water, then apply a little of this 

 lotion twice a day. 



Punctured wounds are the most dangerous ot 

 all because they are liable to contain foreign sub- 

 stances, such as hair, pieces of wood, etc., and are 

 likely to inflame, ending in mortification and per- 

 haps the death of the animal. Wounds of this 

 kind require to be examined with great care. 

 Probe the part to find the depth and direction of 

 the wound, also to ascertain if there is any foreign 

 substance at the bottom of it, and if so, it must be 

 remoVed. It is advisable to make the opening 

 larger, also to have it depending, so that any fluid 

 or matter that may form in it will run out. It is 



