86 PRATTS POINTERS ON THE HORSE 



CHAPTER X. 



WOUNDS AND LAMENESS. 



Horses are always liable to wounds on almost every 

 part of their bodies, and every owner should possess a 

 knowledge of what to do in emergencies. We know of 

 nothing better than the application of Pratts Veterinary 

 Healing Ointment three times a day, rubbing it well into 

 the wound. We also mention the following treatment, 

 as per our note on page 119 : Always wash the wound 

 thoroughly with cold water first, and see that no for- 

 eign matter is embedded, and use a camphor or soap 

 liniment. To stop the bleeding, cold water will often 

 answer. If an artery is cut, the blood will be bright 

 red and spurt out in jets, while a vein has darker blood 

 and the flow is continuous. Bleeding is stopped by 

 pressure, plugging the wound with tow, or sometimes the 

 artery must be tied. Wounds of the flesh are usually 

 lacerated, incised, punctured, contused, or abraded. 



Lacerated wounds are produced by tear- 

 ing, and the edges are ragged and un- 



even. If inflicted in the abdominal wall 



they are apt to prove fatal. All wounds should have the 



LACERATED 

 WOUNDS 



