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the hairy or outer side of the flap until the glue hardens and firm 

 adhesion is obtained. The two modified flaps are then raised into 

 position by tying together 

 the opposite tapes of each 

 splint. The erect position 

 is thereby secured and 

 should be so maintained 

 until healing of the border 

 has fully taken place, the 

 splints being renewed if 

 necessary. The splints can 

 then easily be removed by 

 "peeling" them from the 

 flap, as, in the meantime, 

 the hair in growing, has 

 forced the glue away from 

 the skin. Some animals 

 will not fully erect the ears 

 until a few weeks have 

 elapsed. The Boston Ter- 

 rier is given a "crop" very similar to that just described but the 

 flap is cut somewhat shorter and sharper. 



No. 19. Amputation ot the C!oncha. Splints In 

 position. 



