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ness, and the operator skilled. A bandage should be so 

 applied that very slight pressure will be exerted. 



When antiseptic dressings are not employed, boric acid 

 and a little iodoform may be sprinkled over the wound. 

 The latter keeps off flies, and both greatly assist the heal- 

 ing process. 



Wounds of mucous membranes i. e., those of the 

 mouth, throat, vagina, etc. may be dangerous from haem- 

 orrhage, and should receive prompt attention. Cold and 

 pressure are usually successful in arresting bleeding ; in- 

 deed, these are the best methods of controlling hsemorrhage 

 when the injured blood-vessel can not be secured by a liga- 

 ture, and may often supersede ligatures. 



Sprains and Bruises. These are common in so active 

 and spirited a creature as the dog. The danger is at first 

 inflammation, and, later, weakening of parts; in fact, a 

 sprain may lead to a permanent weakness. 



The treatment indicated is rest, cooling lotions, as the 

 lead-and-opium wash, iced cloths, etc. If inflammation 

 has actually set in, hot fomentations, medicated with opium 

 or belladonna, may be better. After this stage, and to 

 encourage a return to a natural condition, any kind of a 

 stimulating application e. g., ammonia, soap, or turpen- 

 tine liniment will be useful, with suitable rubbing, mas- 

 sage, graduated exercise, etc. 



Usually after the acute stage bruises do not give much 

 trouble unless abscesses form. The treatment is much as 

 for sprains. 



Burns and Scalds. When large, these are always liable 

 to be followed by serious consequences. 



The indication is to allay pain by opiates internally, 



