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CASE OF TUMOUR. 
By John Scott, M.R.C.V.S., Kildare. 
A YEARLING filly, by Retriever, dam by Birdcatcher, dark chest- 
nut, without a speck of white, a complete picture of blood and shape, 
but small, has an ovoid or rather pyriform (small and upward) 
enlargement on the outside, at the ankle, on the metatarsal bone 
of the near hind leg. It feels hot. It made its appearance about a 
fortnight back, and was then scarcely perceptible. I first used 
cold water. The tumour increased. People wanted me to fire or 
blister ; but, finding the tumour warm and inflamed, I commenced 
warm fomentations, and continued them. The tumour has, I 
think, attained its fullest size, which, however, is not very large. 
It is quite close to and appears extending upon the condyle of the 
bone, and so involving the synovial membrane. However, I rather 
think the joint is safe, and that the whole affair is but symptomatic 
of a change from the epiphytic state. I purpose changing again to 
cold upon the decline of the inflammation ; but are my views 
right ] There is no limping in the stable. I have not seen her 
out. She has had physic occasionally. In other respects she is 
well, and in beautiful condition and prime spirits. I shall gladly 
and thankfully receive any thing you say in reply on the case. 
The owner is my brother-in-law, who bred him from Chace. When 
he was a yearling, I consulted you about tears running over his 
face, and your predictions became fully verified. The lachrymal 
ducts became clear, and his eyes remain good, although his dam is 
stone blind ; and it is worthy of remark she never bred a blind 
one. There is a yearling colt of hers now by Tearaway, of an 
immense size, and powerfully made ; also a foal this year by 
your favourite Hearkaway. It is a filly, and the ninth foal, all • 
with good eyes. 
I remain, my dear Sir, 
Your obliged humble servant. 
CASES OF DEATH FROM DRENCHING. 
By Mr. Arkcoll, Leek. 
I SEND you the following cases, trusting they may prove a lesson 
to some of the younger members of the profession, and shew them 
the necessity of lowering either horses’ or cows’ heads, should they 
cough while administering medicine in a liquid state. 
