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This plan of treatment will arouse the nervo-muscular appar¬ 
atus of the bowels, which is at fault in this instance. 
Regarding Liniments .—I would like to know why so many 
veterinarians think that a liniment is not complete unless it 
contains some irritants, such as turpentine, aq. ammonia, etc. 
Often where a straight anodyne liniment should be used, as in 
fresh sprains one is used containing some irritant, usually aq. 
ammonia (commonly tincture iodine), which by virtue of making 
the skin dry, harsh and tender, keeps up the lameness even after 
the effects of the original ailment have worn off. For an ano¬ 
dyne, and but slightly stimulating application, try the following : 
Tr. aeon. rad. , § iv. 
Ext. bellad. fl., § iij. 
Linim. saponis, § iv. 
Dist. ext. hamamel. q. s. ad. Oj. 
M. Sig. : Apply three or four times daily. 
Tincture of opium may be added, and water, or dilute alcohol 
used instead of the hamamelis. Should I wish it to have more 
stimulating properties than the above I prefer such drugs as 
tincture of myrrh or tincture of capsicum, say of each 3 or 4 
ounces to the pint or pint and a half mixture. Regarding tur¬ 
pentine, you will find from 2 to 4 drachms to the pint to be 
enough for a local stimulant in a liniment; more than that irri¬ 
tates. 
It is advisable to leave a leg open for a few minutes before 
bandaging over any liniment containing alcoholic or irritating 
substances. Where there is great heat and pain, I have found 
the following peculiar liniment to be very beneficial : 
Tr. aeon. rad., § iv. 
Ext. bellad. fl., \ iij. 
Pot. nit. pulv., 
Ammon, chloridi pulv. aa § iij to iv. 
Aquae, Oj. 
M. Sig. : Cooling liniment. Apply several times daily. 
There are a number of other instances in the practice of 
veterinary medicine that are open to criticism, but think I have 
made mention of enough for one time. Hoping the foregoing 
will be profitable to some of my hearers (readers), or, at least, 
will open up a discussion that will lead to improvement, I will 
bring my article to a close. 
