cines used to
coagulate the synovial discharge are best simply applied to the surface
of the wound, on pledgets of tow, and held in place by bandages.
Internal treatment is also indicated in those cases of open joints in
which the suffering is great. At first we should administer a light
physic and follow this up with sedatives and anodynes, as directed for
contused wounds. Later, however, we should give quinin or salicylic acid
in 1-dram doses two or three times a day.

WOUNDS OF THE TENDON SHEATHS.

Wounds of tendon sheaths are similar to open joints in that there is an
escape of synovial fluid, "sinew water." Where the tendons are simply
punctured by a thorn, nail, or fork, we must, after a thorough
exploration of the wound for any remaining foreign substance, treat with
the flour-and-alum paste, bandages, etc., as for open joint. Should the
skin and tendons be divided the case is even more serious and is often
incurable. There is always a large bed of granulations (proud flesh) at
the seat of injury, and a thickening more or less pronounced remains.
When the back tendons of the leg are severed we should apply at once a
high-heel shoe (which is to be gradually lowered as healing advances)
and bandage firmly with a compress moistened with a 10-grain chlorid of
zinc solution. When proud flesh appears it is best kept under control by
repeated applications of a red-hot iron. Mares that are valuable as
brood animals and stock horses should always be treated for this injury,
as, even though blemished, their value is not seriously impaired. If the
subject is old and comparatively valueless, the length of time required
and the expense of treatment will cause us to hesitate in attempting a
cure.

GUNSHOT WOUNDS.

These wounds vary in size and character, depending on the size and
quality of the projectile and also the tissue injured. They are so
seldom met with in our animals that an extended reference to them seems
unnecessary. If a wound has been made by a bullet a careful examination
should be made to ascertain whether the ball has passed through or out
of the body. If it has not we must then probe for it, and if it can be
located it is to be cut out when practicable to do so. Oftentimes a ball
may be so lodged that it can not be removed, and it then may become
encysted and remain for years without giving rise to any inconvenience.
It is often difficult to locate a bullet, as it is very readily
deflected by resista