FISTULOUS WITHERS.
Cause.—External injury, generally by the lady's saddle, which bruises one of the bursæ placed above the withers.
Symptoms.—When first done, a small, round swelling appears on the off side. If this is neglected, the place enlarges, and numerous holes burst out, which are the mouths of so many fistulous pipes.
Treatment.—In the early stage, go to the horse's side, impale the tumor and divide it. Touch the interior with lunar caustic; keep the wound moist with the chloride of zinc lotion, one grain to the ounce of water, and cover it with a cloth dipped in a solution of tar. If the sinuses are established, make one cut to embrace as many as possible. Clean out the corruption. Scrape or cut off any black or white bone which may be exposed. Cover with a cloth, and keep wet with the solution of chloride of zinc. Should there exist a long sinus leading from the withers to the elbow, insert a seton by means of the guarded seton needle. This seton should be withdrawn so soon as a stream of creamy pus is emitted.
FUNGOID TUMORS IN THE EYE.
Cause.—Unknown.
Symptoms.—Blindness; a yellow, metallic appearance to be seen in the eye.
Treatment.—None of any service.
GLANDERS.
Cause.—Bad lodging, stimulating food, and excessive work operating upon young life.