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HORSE AND DOC! MOUTH-GAGS. 



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 l>\ 

 Woolf is useful both for large and 

 small dogs. Fig. 19 shows the older, 

 Fig. 18 the newer improved apparatus. 

 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 

 adjustable for large or small animals, 

 and leaves the mouth unobstructed for 

 operation, etc. 

 operating on dogs precautions arc required to prevent the 



FlG. 23. — Mr. ({ray's inoutl 

 gag for dogs. 



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

 for operation. 



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Fig. 25. — Tying up the fore-leg. 



patient biting. The best and easiest method consists simply in 

 securing the mouth with tape. A loop of broad unbleached linen 



