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them. I believe that the veterinarian who gets no results 

 from bacterin treatment, or the one who disputes their 

 value, has not learned the art of their successful appli- 

 cation, and does not know enough about them to make a 

 good judge of the matter 



In cases of septicemia I repeat the giving of bacterins 

 on the third day; not three days later, but on the third 

 day from the first dose. A third dose is then given three 

 days later. 



As supportive treatment I rely wholly on nux vomica 

 or strychnin. I give preference to the fluid extract of 

 nux vomica and order it given in half-dram doses every 

 three hours during the daytime. If for any reason oral 

 administration is impracticable, it can be given per 

 rectum with just as good effect, excepting for its beneficial 

 action ia creating an appetite. 



I have long ago discarded combinations of iron, quinin, 

 and other hematinies. Their action is too slow and in 

 nearly every instance accompanied by some disagreeable 

 by-effect. Iron, for instance, constipates; quinin is a 

 heart depressant when given in sufficient amount to be of 

 benefit. 



For the local treatment of the seat of infection I can 

 recommend tincture of iodin without reserve. But it 

 must be used generously ; don't be stingy with it. Paint 

 the swelling and a considerable area beyond it freely 

 with pure tincture of iodin twice daily. Literally soak 

 the parts with it, and keep up this soaking twice every 

 day until the case is terminated. 



If the wound is of such a nature that it does not drain 

 well, make proper drainage, if possible, with the knife. 

 For injecting the wound, in place of watery solutions of 

 antiseptics, I highly recommend tincture of iodin, one 

 part, in seven parts ether. This can be used without fear 

 of doing damage in the most delicate tissues, and its 



