All wounds must be scrupulously guarded against infection. Aseptic wounds should be closed by suturing and protected with a dress ing of sterile cotton applied and kept in place by bandages. If bandages cannot be applied the wound must be protected by the confinement of the animal in a clean and sanitary environ ment, and the application of antiseptics in the form of dusting powders, healing oils or irri gation. Infected wounds must be thoroughly cleansed of all foreign material and necrotic tissue, provided with free drainage and frequent irrigation with antiseptics.
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