SPASMODIC COLIC. 535 



COLIC. INFLAMMATION OF THE INTESTINES. 



No premonitory symptoms. Want of appetite. 



Pain intermittent. Pain continuous. 



No fever. Dulness. 



Pulse quickened at time of spasm, Feverishness. 



often contracted during intervals Pulse faster by twice or thrice. 



of calm*. Extremities cold. 



Extremities warm. Mouth dry and cold. 



Mouth moist. Respiration hurried. 

 Tenderness of the belly. 



The first indications of colic or inflammation are usually 

 shown by the horse turning his head toward his flank; as 

 the pain increases the animal paws and kicks. When such 

 signs of distress exist the horse's temperature should be im- 

 mediately taken, the condition of the pulse and extremities 

 noted, and the nature of the pain observed ; i. e., as to whether 

 it is continuous or intermittent. If there is any fever all food 

 should be withheld pending the arrival of a veterinary sur- 

 geon, and a dose administered of two drachms of opium 

 (diffused with half an ounce of nitric ether) mixed with 

 twelve to fifteen ounces of linseed oil. 



SPASMODIC COLIC. 



If the attack occurs soon after the horse has been 

 watered or succeeds a chill it is likely that the colic is of a 

 spasmodic character. Treatment : 



1 . Cover the horse with a hood and two or more suits of clothing. 



2. Put on set of flannel bandages. 



3. Keep the horse on his feet. 



4. Rub the belly with ammonia liniment. 



5. Between attacks walk the horse. 



