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CHAPTER XI. 



CASTRATION OF THE CAT. 



Objects and Indications— In order that they will remain con- 

 tented at home. 



Age — The operation can be done safely at any age. 



Season — All seasons. 



Preparation— Same as for castration of the dog. 



Restraint — Remember that a cat will scratch as well as bite and 

 we must take the necessary precautions to protect ourselves from 

 both. Two favorite methods of restraint— either of which are 

 satisfactory— are as follows: 



(a) With all four feet tucked up against the abdomen, wrap 

 the animal in a towel, leaving its posterior portion exposed. See 

 Figure 111. 



Fig. Ill — Castration with Cat Wrapped in Towel. 



