204 DISEASES OF THE HOG. 
CHAPTER XXII. 
WOUNDS. 
These are of frequent occurrence in the pig, and 
if they are severe they are difficult to heal, as it 
is impossible to keep the animal from rubbing the 
sore, thus irritating it. Bandages cannot be ap- 
plied with any satisfaction, as the animal will 
tear or bite them off. If the wound is caused by 
a sharp instrument and is cut lengthwise on the 
muscle it will be advantageous to sew it up. First 
clean the wound of all foreign substances, such as 
dirt, hair, or pieces of wood. If there is much hem- 
orrhage it should be stopped before stitching by 
applying cold water to it. If the vessel is large it 
will require to be taken up and a ligature put on, 
then either use pins, if the wound is small, or cat- 
gut or silk thread if it is large, and pour over it a 
little of the following lotion: Acetate of lead half 
an ounce, carbolic acid half an ounce, water one 
quart. Ifthe wound is ragged and torn or cut 
crosswise on the muscle, there will be no advan- 
tage from stitching it, as the ragged portions have 
to slough and thus open the wound. If the muscle 
is cut across, its fibres will move every time that 
the animal moves the muscle, and thus prevent un- 
ion of the cut surface. 
