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blood, which is circulating through the inflamed tissues, was carried out. Of 
course there are drugs which may to some extent serve a similar purpose; 
but there are many instances, in which these do not prove so effectual, as the — 
process of bleeding itself. 
In treating plethoric, highly-fed animals, suffering from congestion of 
the lungs, acute laminitis or founder, lymphangitis or weed, inflammation of 
the lungs, and inflammation of the brain, bleeding is a necessary operation, 
We do not mention here special directions as to the method of bleeding, 
Under no circumstances should the amateur perform an operation fraught 
with’so much possible danger. In some instances under our notice amateurs 
have used the lancet in opening the vein. This is very reprehensible. In 
bleeding it is our custom-to use the fleam, opening the left jugular vein. 
1. Bloodstick, 2, Fleam. 3. Method of closing the wound with a pin. 
