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CANINE AND FELINE SURGERY 



The Treatment consists in complete removal by the opera- 

 tion of castration. 



Castration. 



This operation is performed in the cat and dog, especially 

 the former, in order to keep the animals from wandering; 

 also in certain diseased conditions, such as orchitis, sarcoma 

 or other tumour of the testicle, and enlargement of the 

 prostate gland ; and in cats in order to diminish the un- 

 pleasant odour possessed by the urine. 



Fig. J74. — Aged Irish Terrier with Sarcoma of the Testicle.' 



Preparation and Method of Securing. — Although the opera- 

 tion should be done under an anaesthetic, this is not always 

 employed, as the procedure is very simple and completed 

 within a few seconds. Before making the incisions the 

 hair should be clipped or shaved off, and an antiseptic used, 

 particularly in the varieties of cats which have long hair; 

 neglect of these precautions has been known to lead to 

 septicaemia and death. The dorsal position on the operating- 



1 For the photographs of Figs, 174, 176, and 177, I am indebted to 

 Mr. Henry Gray, AI.R.C.V.S. 



