CASTRATION OP THE DOG 12.3 



Age — Dogs may be safely castrated at almost any age. However, the 

 younger the better. Puppies may be easily castrated when four weeks old. 



Season — The season plays no important part in castration of the dog. 

 The operation may he done safely at any season. 



Preparation — None. 



Restraint — Always apply a tape muzzle to Isegin with. Small dogs mav 



Fig. 102 — MoKIUip's canine and feline emasculator. 



Fig. Wi — Canine and feline emasculator. 



l)e easily and safely held by an assistant, as shown in Figure 101. The fore 

 and hind legs are crossed over one another and held tightly. The index 

 fingers of both hands are crossed under the throat and the thumbs are 

 passed back behind the head. Held in this position the scrotum is acces- 

 sible and the operation may be proceeded with safely. 



