THE VETERINARY SCIENCE 



one-half pail of hot salt in a bag over the kidneys; this will 

 have a tendency to move the gas in the bowels and will help 

 to keep down inflammation. If a bad case, after the animal 

 has been relieved, it is best to follow up with a dose of physic, 

 consisting of: 



Bitter Aloes 8 drams. 



Bicarbonate Soda 1 dessertspoonful. 



Ginger 1 dessertspoonful. 



Dissolve in a pint of lukewarm water and give as a 

 drench. Allow him to stand in the stable the next day. Feed 

 on soft, light feed. This will generally prevent another at- 

 tack of colic. 



8. Inflammation of the Bowels (Enteritis). 



This is very common and is, perhaps, one of the most 

 fatal diseases of the horse. 



Causes. — It sometimes follows a severe attack of colic, 

 especially if not checked in the earlier stages. It may be 

 caused by eating food containing clay or sand, which has a 

 tendency to irritate the bowels. Eating pea straw or drink- 

 ing stagnant water may cause an attack. Exposure to cold 

 after a long, exhausting drive, resulting in a chill which 

 rushes the blood in upon the bowels, may set up congestion, 

 followed by inflammation. 



Fig. 16. — Cringing During 



Attack of Inflammation of the Bowels. 



Symptoms. — The attack comes on very suddenly. The 

 affected animal begins to tremble, paws with one foot and 



