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slight infusion of aromatic plants were introduced into tlie vagina, 

 and the animal was nourished with liquid food of easy digestion. 



' The first day passed without the animal being in the slightest 

 degree aflfected ; but on the following day, in despite of all our care, 

 an ichorous fluid was discharged, which the dog would lick not- 

 withstanding all our efibrts to prevent it. The general health of 

 the animal did not seem to be in the slightest degree afiected. We 

 continued our aromatic infusion and our regimen. 



' On the fourth day after the operation, the cords that had served 

 as a ligature fell off, and all suppuration from the part gradually 

 ceased. 



' October 20th. — Three months have passed since the operation, 

 and she is perfectly well.' " — Yoiiatt on the Bog, pp. 225 — 230. 



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Cuts, tears, and bites, unless they are very extensive, and are 

 therefore likely to occupy a long time in healing, are better left to 

 themselves, the dog's tongue being the best healing remedy. But 

 when a V-shaped flap is torn down, or a very long and straight 

 cut or tear is accidentally made, a few stitches should be put in 

 with a proper curved needle armed with strong thread or silk. 

 It is only necessary to introduce the needle in two places on exact- 

 ly opposite sides, and then, an assistant drawing the skin together, 

 the ends are tied in a common knot, and cut off closely. When, 



however, this j^lan is adopted, a muzzle must be worn as long as 



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