DISEASES OF THE BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM. 85 



Should the animal prove to be spavined, the following liniment 

 is recommended : 



No 12. Cod-liver oil ) 



Kerosene oil | equal parts. 



Mix. 



A small quantity of this liniment should be rubbed on the seat 

 ftf spavin, inside of the hock, once or twice daily, until counter- 

 irritation is accomplished, which shall be known in consequence 

 of the hair falling off; then discontinue the liniment, and lubricate 

 the affected parts with olive oil, and wait patiently, so as to see 

 what Nature will do for the case. " Patient waiters are no losers." 

 The popular, or nther the ancient, method of treatment does more 

 harm than good. 



