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convenient for the performance of the operation, and at the 

 same time give the minimum amount of risk of injury. For 

 minor operations, such as the lancing of some abscesses, etc.. 



Kig. 7. — A Clove Hitch applied. 



all that is necessary is to get an assistant to hold the dog 

 or cat, but for prolonged or delicate operations it is always 



Fig. 8.— A Piece of Tape applied as a Muzzle. 



best to secure the animal by the aid of hobbles or a proper 

 operating-table. 



Portable hobbles are made, consisting of clamps which can 



