Accidents and Operations. /] 



The operation, however, is not a humane one, and 

 therefore unworthy of further notice in these pages. 



WORMING. 



This absurd and cruel practice is, I am thankful to S£ 

 not frequently, as compared with the past, adopted. 



This so-called " worming " consists in removing one 

 the cords or tendons of the fra^num, which, when remov 

 and released from tension, is in its movements said 

 resemble a dying worm. Ignorant people are thus imp'osi 

 upon by pretenders of equal ignorance, and with whi 

 barbarity is mingled. 



Two prevalent ideas regarding the operation are that 

 is a preventive of rabies and mischievous disposition, bo 

 of which are equally absurd and, I need scarcely ad 

 erroneous. > 



CASTRATION. 



Castration is now rarely performed on the dog, exce 

 for certain conditions of the testicles which render the 

 removal necessary. Emasculated dogs have a gre 

 tendency to become obese, idle, and, so far as sports a 

 concerned, comparatively useless. In all animals, a loss i 

 energy, physical strength, and acuteness of the sense 

 generally results from castration. 



It has been argued that animals, particularly dogs, : 

 this state are more affectionate and faithful — the last resu] 

 so far as nature is concerned, that could be expected 1 

 follow such an operation. > Slaves they may be. Disincl 

 nation to fraternise with their own species, and moi 

 especially those of the opposite sex, is a natural cons( 

 quence of emasculation, and therefore the supposed kon 

 affection and faithfulness are but the result of the: 

 unenviable state. 



The operation, which should be performed under chlorc 

 form, is a simple one. An incision is made through th 



