CASTRATION OF THE DOG 127 



iiig. With the knife in the right hand— by two sweeps— the two scrotal in- 

 cisions are made, exposing- both testicles. These incisions should be amply 

 large and extend well down to the lower portion of the scrotum in order to 

 aft'ord free drainage. 



Fig. lOS — Abdominal incision. 



The concluding step (Fig. 106) is to grasp the testicle with the left hand 

 at the same time making slight traction on the cord. With the right hand 

 the emasculator is placed on the cord and forced down close to the scrotal 

 incisions. The cord is then severed by bringing the handles of the instru- 

 ment together. 



After-Care — About all that is necessary is exercise and sanitary sur- 



