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womb), and a pair of scissors. Have also a large sponge 

 and about eight ounces of sulphuric ether. 



4. The operation should be performed as follows: Place 

 her upon a table or box so that she can be conveniently 

 handled, saturate the sponge with sulphuric ether and hold 

 it tight to her nose, making her breathe right through the 

 sponge. Watch her carefully, and as soon as she is under 

 the influence of it so much that she has no power of herself 



Fig. 87. Specimen of a Long-haired St. Bernard. A Splendid Breed of Large 

 Dogs, Being Strong, Active and Intelligent. 



then take the sponge and ether away from her nose and com- 

 mence to operate. Have some one to watch her head all the 

 time, and when she commences to stir a little place the 

 sponge saturated with ether to her nose again until she is 

 quiet. Continue this all through the operation, but be careful 

 not to give her too much, just enough to keep her asleep 

 Have the bitch on her back. Commence operating by oiling 

 the probe and passing it carefully up into the passage until 

 it is in the womb. Make a cut about an inch long in the 



