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fetus may be crushed with the forceps, in this way 

 making possible its passage through the natural out- 

 let. Extra large puppies, if the presentation is nor- 

 mal — that is, head, nose, and fore legs in line — often 

 necessitate the use of traction either by means of 

 the forceps or a snare. Great care in the selection 

 of the forceps is necessary. Those with overlapping 

 handles should be discarded on account of the danger 

 of pinching and lacerating the vaginal mucous mem- 

 brane. They should be adjusted well around the 

 head, given a turn to make sure that only the fetus 

 is grasped, and traction applied only during expul- 

 sive efforts of the mother. 



2. Malpresentation. — The variations of malpresen- 

 tations are legion and of such variety that a minute 



Bad Type of Parturition Forceps — Note the Overlapping Blades. 



description of them would be liable to confuse the 

 student and serve no good purpose. The main facts 

 to remember are that the fetus can be delivered 



A Better Forcep, but Jaws Patterned After No. 1 Are Preferable. 



without embryotomy or cesarean section only if 

 head, nose, and fore legs are in line, or if the hind 

 legs and hind quarters are presenting. Therefore 



Wire Ecraseur — A, Very Useful and Safe Instrument for Use in 

 Embryotomy. 



