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divided edges brought together as quickly as possible, so 

 that they will heal by adhesion. This 

 can be done sometimes by bandages, 

 but when the cut is lengthy and deep, 

 sutures are the best. One way to insert 

 a suture is to pass a pin through both 

 edges of the skin, put a piece of twine 

 over the point and head in the form of 

 a figure 8, drawing the edges closely 

 together. When a needle is used, with 

 wire or thread, commence stitches 

 about an inch or an inch and a half from wound. If wound 

 is large, use two or more sutures. Tie ends tightly and 

 cut off ends. Dress a lacerated wound with Pratts Vet- 

 erinary Healing Ointment or with an astringent, such 

 as, sulphate of zinc, one and one-half drachms ; tincture 

 of myrrh, two fluid ounces ; cold water, one pint. Dis- 

 solve the zinc in the water, then add the tincture. Label 

 the mixture " Poison." 



SUTURES. 



INCISED 

 WOUNDS 



Incised wounds are caused by a sharp 

 instrument, and the skin is evenly di- 

 vided. Hemorrhage frequently occurs, 

 as the blood vessels are apt to be cut. Wash and clean 

 thoroughly, stop the bleeding, close wound by sutures if 



