16 Cramp Colic 



be caused by sudden change of feed, drinking cold water or sudden change 

 of body temperature or allowing a warm horse to cool off suddenly. 

 Hence it is more likely to occur in spring or autumn. 



SYMPTOMS 



The horse looks to his side. The pains are brief (intermittent) and 

 often severe. The intestinal murmurs are louder than in the healthy 

 horse. 



The loud noise is probably due to. the contraction of the intestines 

 and the presence of gas. 



TREATMENT 



Remove the horse to an even temperature and do not give any feed 

 and give water sparingly till recovery. The following formula is good. 



Nux Vomica, 1 dram (\ teaspoonful) 



Fl. Extract of Capiscum, 1 dram (1 teaspoonful) 



Chlofroform, 2 drams, (2 teaspoonsful) 



Cannabis Indica, 2 drams (2 teaspoonsful) 



Water, 1 pint. 



Give every 30 minutes until releif or several doses are given. 



Chloral Hydrate 1 to 1% ounces given every 2 hours is an Anti-Spas- 

 m.odic and good in this form of colic. Give it in 1 quart of water 

 since it will irritate the throat membranes if not well diluted. Soakin^s; 

 oats before feeding will often keep them from colicing the horse. If 

 nf1"m8nent releif is not obained after a few doses of the above prescrip- 

 tion are given it is very probable that a compaction exists. The above is 

 as good a"^ rnv prescription to stop pain and where it fails it is usually due 

 to a compaction. The treatment for compaction is given under that 

 particular form of colic. 



DRENCHING 



Drenches are best giA'en with a syringe, Fig. 3. page 17. If a horse 

 !h?? tico mich of any fluid in the mouth they can not swallow and it is 

 likelv to get on the lungs and kill the horse. A horse can be made to 

 swallow by placing a little water up the nostrils. 



