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Ruptures are more or less dangerous and difficult to 

 handle, and should only be treated by someone skilled 

 in handling such cases. 



Abscesses and tumors. — The location, nature and con- 

 ditions will, to a large measure, determine the treatment 

 indicated in the case of an abscess or tumor. Abscesses 

 on the exterior should be opened if not already so. Prior 

 to opening they should be brought to a head by fomenta- 

 tions or blisters. After opening they should be washed 

 out daily with a 2 per cent solution of coal tar dip so 

 long as is necessary. Provision should be made to pre- 

 vent reinfection. Tumors are more difficult to handle than 

 abscesses as a rule. Their growth can generally be 

 checked by two or three treatments of potassium iodide. 

 After they become encapsulated they can be dissected 

 out if exposed. 



Prolapsus of the anus. — This condition is met with oc- 

 casionally and may or may not recover of Its own accord. 

 It consists in a protrusion from the anus of a portion of 

 the rectal intestines. The treatment will depend on the 

 conditions. The protruding part can be cut off and the 

 edges sutured together at the anus. Where practical the 

 parts should be washed with astringent solutions and 

 replaced. Hogs properly looked after and fed are seldom 

 afflicted with this condition. 



Cuts and bruises. — All wounds, cuts and exposed sur- 

 faces should be cleaned and disinfected, the jagged edges 

 cut off and hydrogen peroxide applied followed by an 

 application of turpentine, camphor or arnica ointment. 

 In addition to this the healing can frequently be hastened 



