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Accompanying any or all of these symptoms they show signs 

 of delirium, and hence the name stomach staggers; soon the de- 

 lirious signs are followed by a comatose condition. 



How is the diagnosis made ? 



It is made by the history of over-feeding, by the symptoms of 

 colic, associated with signs of delirium and coma, together with 

 the suddenness of the attack. 



Give the prognosis. 



Is grave, as a rule, as medicines are slow in action on the im- 

 pacted stomach, the walls of which are incapable of acting. 



What is the treatment ? 



Unload the stomach, which is often very difficult, as the 

 medicines are not absorbed and do not relieve the impaction; some 

 recommend liquids, the use of salt to increase the thirst, which is 

 only good, as a rule, in the milder cases. 



Aloes, linseed oil, and the like, aided by stimulating enemas, 

 may be used. 



Eserine and pilocarpine, given hypodermically, are indicated. 



If vertigo is present, cold to the head, in the shape of an ice- 

 bag or sponges with cold water. Bromides internally may be 

 indicated. 



EUPTUEE OF THE STOMACH. 



Give the definition. 



By this is meant a tearing of the coats of the stomach, the 

 contents of which ooze into the abdominal cavity. 



What is the causation? 



This often follows colic and ruptures from the accumulation 

 of gas or when the stomach is full by the animal falling, and caus- 

 ing shock; fast or heavy work on a full stomach. 



Traumatic injuries, as being run into by a shaft or pole; or 

 the walls of the viscus may become thin from the presence of 

 bots, etc. 



What are the symptoms ? 



They are those of colic at the onset; soon the pain ceases, the 

 animal seems better, but this seemingly favorable condition does 

 not last long. They are followed by signs of collapse; a running 



