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position as a dog. In most cases the bloating occurs above the right 

 flank but may be above the left flank. 



If bloating is severe, puncture at the highest point of greatest dis- 

 tention with a needle or trocar (see cut page 17, fig. 8) previously 

 dipped in carbolic acid or dip solution. If neither are available punc- 

 ture with a knife and insert a hollow pipe stem, ox shue-mack and secure 

 it so the stem can not get into the bowels. If the tube is not inserted 

 the movements of the intestines will tHrow the puncture of the bowels 

 out of line with the skin puncture and the gas will stop escaping. Do 

 not give the horse water to drink. 



Chloral Hydrate is the best drug known to stop gas accumulation 

 besides being an antispasmodic to releive pain. Give 1 ounce (2 table- 

 spoonfuls) in 2 quarts of water every 2 hours till the horse is relieved, 

 or 4 or 5 doses are given. This irritates the throat if not well diluted 

 with water. In addition to Chloral Hydrate 2 quarts of raw linseed 

 oil and 4 tablespoonsful of turpentine should be given. Any of the 

 following are of benefit to stop gas forming: baking soda 2 ounces 

 (4 tablespoonsful), solution of 10 per cent amonia, 1 ounce (2 table- 

 spoonsful), tar 2 ounces (4 tablespoonsful). 



Any or all of the above may be given, every l/^ hour, of sulphuric 

 ether may be given in l/o ounce (1 tablespoonful) dose every i/^ hour. 

 The following colic prescription is exce-llent to relieve pain and has a 

 tendency to stop the formation of gas. 



Fluid Extract of Capiscum, 1 diram (1 teaspoonful) 



Nux Vomica, 1 dram (1 teaspoonful) 



Chloroform. 2 drams (2 teaspoonsful) 



Cannabis Indica, 2 drams (2 teaspoonsful) 



Water, 1 pint. 

 It can be given every 30 minutes until pain ceases, or a number of doses 

 are given. 114 to 2 pints of lard melted and allowed to co«l given every 

 3 or 4 hours as a slow drench is often beneficial to stop gas formation. 



CRAMP COLIC 



Cramp Colic [Spasmodic Colic]. 



CAUSES 



This form of colic derives its name from the fact that the intestines 

 form spasms. This is probably the most frequent form of colic. It may 



