DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM 65 



desired they are grasped with a pair of pincers and 

 the pointed ends plunged through the skin and into 

 the fatty tissues. The skin should be punctured in 

 places an inch or two apart. 



In the way of general treatment nerve tonics 

 should be used. The most useful drug for this pur- 

 pose is tincture of nux vomica. From five to fifteen 

 drops should be given two or three times a day. The 

 hog must not be forced to walk, as this is very apt 

 to retard recovery. After becoming able to use its 

 hind parts, it should be kept away from the other 

 hogs for a short time. 



