General Management in Disease 



Fistula {see -Withers) 



Flatulent Colic (see also Gripes) 



The term flatulent colic is applied when an 

 attack of colic is accompanied by an accumulation 

 of gas, causing a drum-like sound to be emitted, 

 when the area between the last ribs, and angle of 

 the haunch, is struck. Gaseous accumulation is 

 due to the fermentation of food, and it sometimes 

 accumulates so rapidly that the animal may suc- 

 cumb within half an hour. Hence the necessity for 

 veterinary aid, with all speed. Meanwhile the 

 flanks should be vigorously shampooed ; and the 

 animal compelled to move briskly about ; whilst 

 cold water may be applied to the loins and flank. 



Two oz. of Turpentine and I pt. Linseed Oil may 

 be given in the meantime. 



Flexor Tendon (Sprain of) 



The flexors are situated at the back of the 

 limbs, and very often are sprained, and such may 

 lead to permanent thickening, and contraction of 

 the limb, causing the animal to go on its toe. 



Old standing sprains are incurable, and for 

 recent ones it is better to have veterinary advice. 

 The ligaments at the back of the knee are often 

 sprained, more especially the inferior-check liga- 

 ment. 



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