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iodoform. It is not necessary to give chloroform 

 for an operation of this kind, a few drops of a 

 4°/ solution of cocaine injected into each side of 

 the divided lip is sufficient. 



There is no cure for cleft palate, and a puppy 

 born with this condition should be destroyed. 



Pig jaw is incurable. 



As to deformities affecting the feet, a dog may 

 be born without toes, or with only two or three 

 toes ; in such cases, of course, nothing can be done, 

 but sometimes there may be an extra toe. If a 

 show dog, it spoils the appearance of his foot, and 

 interferes with his gait, and so must be removed. 



Dew-claws are not a deformity, but they are a 

 useless appendage, and should be cut off close to 

 the leg about three days after birth ; if left they 

 are a constant nuisance, either through being 

 frequently broken, or torn off at the quick, or 

 else turning and growing into the flesh, which 

 causes a good deal of pain. 



Nothing can be done for deformity of the stifle 

 joint, it causes no pain, though it renders the leg 

 useless ; but if the subject is a bitch, and well bred, 

 she may be kept for breeding purposes. A 

 screwed tail may be remedied, if not too badly 

 twisted, by breaking, setting it straight, and 

 applying an adhesive bandage. 



In cases of absence of one or both testicles in 

 the scrotum, there is nothing to be done. A dog 

 with both testicles absent is useless for getting 

 stock, though he is able and will serve a bitch, 

 but in cases where only one is missing, it does not 

 prevent such a dog being useful for stud purposes. 



