. Diseases of the dog and their treatment. erator manipulates the ends into position. In cases where thereis extreme pain and in order to keep the animal from struggling, it isadvisable to etherize, or better, give the animal a sulx-utaneous injectionof morphine. In such cases as fractures of the metacarpal bones, bones 330 DISEASES OF THE ORGANS OF LOCOMOTION of the face, etc., reduction can be made without an assistant. ^Vhenthe bones have been placed in position as neai- as possil^le to their normalshape, we must then apply a dressing which will keep the fractured endsin their position unti
. Diseases of the dog and their treatment. erator manipulates the ends into position. In cases where thereis extreme pain and in order to keep the animal from struggling, it isadvisable to etherize, or better, give the animal a sulx-utaneous injectionof morphine. In such cases as fractures of the metacarpal bones, bones 330 DISEASES OF THE ORGANS OF LOCOMOTION of the face, etc., reduction can be made without an assistant. ^Vhenthe bones have been placed in position as neai- as possil^le to their normalshape, we must then apply a dressing which will keep the fractured endsin their position until they have united. The best dressing for fractures in dogs are those which dry rapidly,such as plaster or silicate of sodium solutions. In some cases it becomesnecessary to apply a temporary splint apparatus for a few days. Thistemporary splint apparatus must be used where there is great swelling, orwhere the condition of the wound or part w^ould lead you to expect muchswelling. The writer finds the best thing for fracture dressings is a. Fig. 105.—Plaster splint on fracture with support around body. broad pasteboard splint. This should be dipped in water and kneadedby the hand until flexible. There are various other materials for makingsplints—gutta-percha, wire gauze, spongio-piline, felt, sheet tin or zinc,wood, etc. In some cases where there is an open wound wire gauze maybe used, fastened above and below the fractured ends of the bone,leaving the wounds exposed. This gives it sufficient support, andadmits of proper antiseptic methods being followed. A plaster-of-Parisor silicate of sodium dressing may be applied immediately after the frac- FRACTURES OF THE BOXES 331 tiire, provided thcic arc no wounds. Where there are wounds or swellingswe must wait until the swelling is absorbed. \\c apply a permanent dressing, or a temporary dressing may beput on in the following manner: Cover it thoroughly with cotton waddingand apply the ordinary bandage, taking care not to make i
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