Plate XVIII. 

 Amputation of the Tail. 



Fig. I. — Tail amputated showing flaps un- 

 sutured ; B, Bandage securing hairs turned 

 upward out of operator's way. 



Fig. 2. — ^Operation completed showmg su- 

 tures ; B, Bandage applied to secure hairs of tail 

 upwards out of operator's way. 



