INFLAMMATION OF THE BOWELS. 



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The following embrocation has produced good effects 

 during the time the animal was suffering from spasms. It 

 is made into a pretty thick paste and rubbed over a con- 

 siderable portion of the belly : — 



Mustard, in powder . .8 ounces, 



Camphor . . . 1 ounce. 



Oil of turpentine . . 2 ounces, 



Water of ammonia . . 2 ounces. 



This disease and inflammation of the bowels are fre- 

 quently mistaken for each other, which is caused by the 

 general appearance being somewhat similar ; but if strict 

 attention be paid to both diseases, it will be found that 

 there are symptoms connected with each disorder speci- 

 fically different, which will at once be understood by the 

 following tables : — 



INFLAMMATION OF THE BOWELS. 



1. Pulse considerably accele- 

 rated, but very indistinct. 



2. Gradual in its approach, 



with previous febrile indi- 

 cations. 



3. Lies down, seldom rolls on 



his back, starts to his legs 

 suddenly. 



4. Legs and ears generally cold. 



6. Belly exceedingly tender, and 

 when touched causing pain. 



6. Motion increasing the painful 

 symptoms. 



SPASMODIC COLIC. 



1. Pulse natural, or lower thau 



in its natural state, but ac- 

 celerated and more full 

 during the spasms. 



2. Sudden in its attack, but 



destitute of febrile symp- 

 toms. 



3. Lies down, and almost inva- 



riably rolls on his back, 

 which seems to give him 

 relief. 



4. Legs and ears of a natural 



heat. 



5. Rubbing the belly gives relief 



to the animal. 



6. Motion evidently affording 



relief. 



