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THE MANAGEMENT AND DISEASES OF THE DOG. 



will suppose a case of fractured ulna or radius. The frac- 

 tured edges being reduced to their relative position, and the 

 imb held firmly in a straight line downwards, the splints, cut 

 the length required (I always take them below the knee- 

 joint to the foot), are applied as follows : one in front, one 

 behind, and one on either side. The surface is smeared with 

 Ipitch, to maintain them better in position. A little pad of 

 tow or cotton wool should be placed under the ends of the 

 splints, to prevent irritation and wounds. Being thus satis- 

 factorily arranged, a narrow bandage of calico is wound 

 round, moderately tight, from end to end, smeared occasion- 

 ally in its course with pitch. This done, the patient should 

 be conveyed tt wbere he is to remain ; and, to prevent risk, 

 it is better to place a wire muzzle on for the first few days, or 

 at all events until the parts have become firm. 



Fig- 35- 

 Fractitrk of Scapula, showing Position of Splints and Plaster. 



The same treatment will apply to comminuted fracture. 

 A black retriever dog was brought to me, suffering from 

 double fracture of the femur, the fractures being some dis- 



