CHAPTER XIV. 
DISEASES THAT ARE LIABLE TO AFFECT ANY 
ANIMAL. 
I. Tumors. 
Tumors are growths which are not inflamed nor sore to 
handle. They are of various kinds, do not fester and break 
nor discharge matter as abscesses do, but simply grow. They 
may afifect any part of the body in any kind of animal. In 
some cases, however, there is a small amount of matter in 
the center of the lump. Tumors, as a general thing, grow 
very slowly, and are very hard. 
Treatment. — At first they may be stopped growing and 
absorbed by blistering. 
For Tumors on Cattle. — Use the following blister: 
Powdered Cantharides or Spanish Fly drams. 
Vaseline or Lard 1 ounce. 
Mix and rub in well all 
you can get on the tumor. 
Tie the animal's head so 
that it cannot bite the blis- 
ter. Grease the blistered 
part in three days, and in 
two weeks blister again. 
Continue until you have 
blistered it three or four 
times, and then if this does 
not stop the growth of the 
lump or reduce it', it is best 
to cut it out. 
Tincture of iodine is also 
good to use in some cases. 
Rub the lump well with it Fig. 75.— Showing the Appearance of 
once a day till well blistered, * 
then grease and let it go for a few days, after which wash the 
grease off with lukewarm water and soap and commence 
using the iodine again. 
For Tumors on Horses. — Use the following blister: 
Powdered Cantharides or Spanish Fly 1^ drams. 
Vaseline or Lard 1 ounce 
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