When there is a distinct bony union, however, the 

 parts must be shaved and disinfected, the skin in- 

 cised, and the bone cut through with bone forceps. 

 The wound is then sutured and sealed with iodized 

 collodion. 



Interdigital Cysts 



These cysts cause considerable lameness and irri- 

 tation. The symptoms shown are that the patient 

 is continually licking or nibbling at the aiifected 

 spot between th« claws, and is more or less lame. 

 Examination reveals redness of the part and a bleb- 

 like swelling, which is tense and fluctuating, and 

 generally painful to the touch. 



Incise the cyst freely and destroy its walls by 

 vigorous curettage with a sharp curette. Paint 

 the affected part daily with tincture of iodin until 

 healed. 



Tumors 



Tumors occur on any part of the body, and are 

 classified according to their histology. Their de- 

 scription, varieties, and so on, belong entirely to the 

 realm of pathology, therefore the reader is referred 

 to the textbooks treating that special branch of 

 medical science. 



The only effectual treatment of tumors is excision, 

 and since tumors vary in size, shape, and position, 

 only general principles can be laid down for their 

 removal. These are, maintain asepsis, Hgate blood 

 vessels immediately, . regulate the skin so that no 

 pockets are left, provide for drainage, and treat 

 wound as usual. 



