84 THE VETERINARIAN 



Symptoms: The signs resemble those of Spasmodic 

 Colic, except that they are less violent. In most cases 

 there is general accumulation of gas, the abdomen dis- 

 tended to a considerable size before the animal shows 

 signs of uneasiness. In cases where the animal swells 

 on the right side, it is the large intestines filled with 

 gas. In other cases where both sides are equally swollen, 

 the stomach and small intestines contain gas. The 

 horse's back will have an arched appearance, passing of 

 gas from the anus frequently, the horse will make at- 

 tempts to vomit. In some cases actual vomiting takes 

 place. This is a bad sign, as rupture of the stomach 

 usually occurs at this stage. 



Teeatment: Give Aloin, two drams; Ginger, two 

 drams, in gelatin capsule and give with capsule gun. 

 However, this is a physic and should not be given to 

 mares heavily in foal. Also apply to the abdominal cav- 

 ity, liniment consisting of Aqua Ammonia Fort., four 

 ounces ; Oil of Turpentine, four ounces ; Sweet Oil, four 

 ounces. Mix and rub in well over the abdomen. 



To mares heavy with foal, apply the above liniment 

 and give rectal injections of Glycerine and warm water 

 frequently. 



The following remedy should be administered to all 

 cases of Colic, including mares heavy with foal: Aro- 

 matic Spirits of Ammonia, six ounces; Turpentine, six 

 ounces. Mix well together and place one ounce in gelatin 

 capsule and give with capsule gun every hour. Punctur- 

 ing the intestines is advisable in some cases to relieve 

 them of gas. This requires a special instrument for the 

 purpose and no one should attempt to perform the opera- 

 tion unless they know the anatomy of the part, as the ar- 

 teries of the intestines may be penetrated and produce 

 internal hemorrhage or infection of the intestines, or 

 abscesses may follow. 



