40 VETERINARY 



Natural retraction disposes the part to" sup- 

 puration, and healthy granulation. 



In large and deep wounds, and where inflam- 

 rnation runs high, poultices will be found service*. 

 able. One disadvantage attends the use of them, 

 which is the difficulty of applying them in various 

 parts of the body : where they cannot conveniently 

 be applied, fomentations may be used ; and we 

 should consider, on taking off the dressings, whe- 

 ther they seem to agree with the sore, or whether 

 it may not be proper to change them. 



In drefsing wounds, we should be careful not to 

 expose their surfaces too long to the air. We 

 should also be careful in wiping off the pus, part 

 of which may be suffered to remain, from having 

 no noxious quality, and from appearing to protect 

 the parts. The general health of the hprse shou!4 

 also be attended to ; the bowels should be kept 

 open ; and, if any great degree of irritability is 

 apparent, bleeding may be used, and opium may 

 be given. The parts should also, as much a^ 

 pofsible, be kept at rest. 



