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forced to arise by the operator, awkwardly stag- 

 gers about with the hind limbs widely apart and 

 the belly muscles tensely contracted in its attempt 

 to gain a balance. Therefore, care at this time is 

 important. 



If the intestines should prolapse at this time (a 

 thing which I have not seen with this operation, 

 but have experienced in using other methods), 

 the scrotal pack and sutures will protect against 

 all dangerous conditions until they can be re- 

 turned. With the internal ring intact, as soon as 

 the animal is squarely on its feet there will be a 

 tendency for the intestines to return to the belly. 

 This may be assisted if necessary in two ways. 

 One can use a little pressure upward on the in- 

 guinal region or he can insert the hand into the 

 rectum and by sweeping it across the region of the 

 internal ring, pull the intestines back into the 

 belly. 



After-Care.— The after treatment of the pa- 

 tient is simple. As soon as he is released he is 

 given a little water and is tied in a comfortable 

 place and in such a manner that he cannot lie 

 down. He is allowed a moderate ration of food 



