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What to do. — First, examine carefully by means of a probe for any 

 foreign substance lodged inside. If so, remove it, even if a clean cut 

 has to be made. A clean cut is not dangerous unless an artery is sev- 

 ered. If the instrument inflicting the wound was dirty or rusty, syring« 

 the wound thoroughly with weak carbolic water. If the wound heals 

 kindly, use the tincture of myrrh dressing, No. 203. If inflammation 

 sets in, and matter forms in a deep, narrow wound, it may be necessary 

 to enlarge the opening to let out the pus. Then treat as directed for 

 contused or lacerated wounds. 



MANNER OF USING SBTON NEEDLE. 



Xrv. Broken Hock. 



This is a term applied to a severe injury — 

 breaking the cap of the hock. The only treat- 

 ment is absolute rest, the application of sedatives 

 as lotions, laudanum equal parts with water, to 

 remove pain, and astringents — ^white oak bark. 

 It is sometimes necessary to blister near the 

 part to get up counter irritation, or put in a se- 

 ton below the hurt. The mode of using a fixed 

 seton needle, to bring a wound together, in 

 sewing, where a proper crooked, flat needle is 

 not at hand, is here shown. It will also serve 

 to show the manner of using a needle for a se- 

 ton, to be threaded with white tape. 



XV. Dislocations. 



Dislocations in the horse are rare, and when they occur are diflicult to 

 manage, except with the aid of a veterinary surgeon. Dislocation of the 

 lower joints, and of the hip, is most common, from catching the foot, 

 twisting and pulling thereon to get free. In fact, dislocation of the hip 

 is scarcely ever seen except in connection with fracture, but is sometimes 

 met with in lean, under-fed, young cattle and horses. Dislocation of the 

 shoulder is most seldom met with. 



What to do. — In any case of dislocation the first thing to do is to put 

 the joint in place, not always an easy matter. The means we have indi- 

 cated for dislocation of the stifle will serve to show the manner of 

 operation. A veterinary surgeon should be employed if possible in any 

 case of dislocation. If such cannot be had, any humane surgeon should 

 be willing to give advice as to how to operate. The means to be employed 

 are so different, varying with each particular case, that it would be im- 

 possible to state them except in a general way. 



