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best results are to be expected. This treatment may be 

 followed by hot applications and liniments (soap liniment, 

 white liniment, iodin liniment) . During treatment the 

 animal must be confined to ensure rest to the affected joints. 

 In case pus is present in the articulation, it should be opened 

 and antiseptics directly injected. (See Wounds of Joints.) 

 Chronic cases are not amenable to treatment. 



