64: 



MEANS OF BESTEAINT. 



Fig. 59a.— Another Mode. 



those used in cattle, are simple means whicli only need mention, be- 

 ing more frequently performed in fact by raisers and breeders of 

 swine, and indeed rather belonging to their special domain than 

 to that of the professional veterinarian. 



-To Prevent Dogs from Biting. 



(f?) Dogs and Cats. — Dogs can be prevented from biting by 

 muzzhng them, or with a cord or band wrapped first around the 

 lower jaw, and then around both, and secured over the neck behind 

 the ears. 



To examine the mouth in the absence of a speculum, as the 

 one represented in Figure 61, the mouth may be held open by 

 cords passed around each jaw behind their tusks, and pulling 

 them apart. If the animal is dangerous or ugly, the collar nippers 



