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tying," whereas in the second case the subject may be 

 castrated while in the standing position, or he may be 

 gently and quietly cast and confined with some prac- 

 tical harness. In short, it is necessary to use different 

 methods to suit the number of varying cases. 



The veterinarian should never disregard the fact 

 that a certain amount of responsibility rests upon him 

 in regard to the employment of untrained assistants, 

 and their likelihood of meeting with accidents in the 

 handling of animals. In the absence of precautionary 

 advice, the volunteer or untrained helper may suffer 

 painful injury, and it therefore behooves the practi- 

 tioner to warn and so place his clients when they are 

 lending assistance that he — the practitioner — may not 

 be charged with wilful neglect in this matter. It is 

 likewise most important that the animals placed under 

 restraint be handled in an extremely careful manner, 

 to prevent their becoming injured. Such forethought- 

 ful measures will discourage attempts on the part of 

 the client to collect indemnity in case of accidental 

 injury or loss of the patient. 



