HORSE AND DOG MOUTH-GAGS. 



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It can be dismounted and packed small and flat for travelling, and, 

 being nickel-plated and of rounded form, the parts are easily disinfected. 

 To permit of operations on incisor teeth 

 two rubber-covered plates are supplied, 

 which fit across the interdental space and 

 replace the ordinary teeth plates (Fig. 21). 

 The gag shown in Fig. 16 is for small dogs. 

 That designed by Woolf is useful both for 

 large and small dogs. Fig. ig shows the 

 older, Fig. 18 the newer improved appara- 

 tus. Fig. 23 represents the very simple 

 and effective mouth-gag for dogs and cats 

 introduced by Mr. Gray. M.R.C.V.S. It 

 is very simple and cheap, is readily adjust- 

 able for large or small animals, and leaves 

 the mouth unobstructed for operation, etc. 

 In operating on dogs precautions are 

 requn-ed to prevent the patient biting. The best and easiest method con- 



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Fig. 



23. — Mr. Gray's mouth- 

 oae for dos's. 





Fig. 24. — Pulling up and fixing a fore-foot 

 for operation. 



Fig. 25. — Tying up the fore-leg. 



sists simply in securing the mouth with tape. A loop of broad unbleached 

 linen tape having been slipped over the animal's nose and lower jaw 



