292 



ILLUSTRATED STOCK DOCTOR. 



-AlilCRT BNLAROEMKNT WHICH MAY END 



IN FiBTULODS Withers. 



of tiyiiig to reach and partake of it. In its worst stages the bones 

 extending hito the sinus decay. 



What to do — Be careful to ascertain, in tho 

 first place, whether the tumor has newlj 

 risen. The matter may form in one, evea 

 while it is quite small ; and it is important 

 to know when the knife may be used to 

 advantage. 



If matter has already formed, it can be 

 detected by the somewhat soft and fluctua4:- 

 ing feeUng of the abscess. 



If discovered while still a new formation, 

 take the horse from work, if possible ; if 

 not, take especial pains to protect the in- 

 jured point or points from pressure. 

 A bruise at that point of the with- 

 ers where the collar rests will not 

 unfit a horse for the saddle, unless 

 considerable inflammation and ex- 

 tending soreness has already set in ; 

 nor will a saddle bruise, farther 

 back on the withers, necessarily un- 



FMTDL0D9 Withers— Worst Stage. ^^ him for haniCSS. 



A recent swelling should be im- 

 mediately treated with fomentations of bitter herbs. 



Boil wormwood, or mullen stalks, or life-everlasting in soft water, to 

 make a strong decoction ; and apply it with large woolen cloths, as hot 

 as can be borne, to hasten the formation of matter. When the tumor 

 begins to soften and show signs of heading, have a suitable, fine-pointed, 

 sharp knife. Ascertain the lowest point of the abscess. Then stand 

 close to his side, near the middle, to avoid both hind and fore feet in 

 case of kicking or striking, with the back of the knife to the shoulder ; 

 point upward and outward, stick at the lower edge, and cut open with a 

 free incision. Next, syringe the abscess till it is as thoroughly cleansed 

 fts possible with a solution of carbolic acid and water, one part acid to 

 two of Avater. Then dress with coal oil, or some convenient salve. 

 After two or three days, the wound should be thoroughly cleansed by 

 «3rringing with warm soap suds ; then use the carbolic acid water, and 

 repeat the oil or salve dressing ; and so on till a cure is effected. 



The patient must in no case be turned to pasture, since the constant 

 motion of the neck and jaws necessary to procuring and masticating his 

 'ood aggi-avates every symptom. Stable him comfortably, and feed 



