60 THE EQUINE HOSPITAL FORMULARY. 



Colic (Spasmodic). 



Whilst flatulent colic is caused by the presence of gases 

 in the intestine, spasmodic colic is due to spasmodic con- 

 traction of the walls of the bowel, and this affection may 

 terminate in enteritis. The causes are dietetic errors, in- 

 testinal obstruction due to displacement, impaction of 

 calculi or other concretions, worms, poisons, cold and 

 damp, or organic disease of the intestine, peritoneum, 

 kidneys, liver, or pleura. In all cases, except when 

 diarrhoea is present, begin with the administration of an 

 aloes ball and with enemas, and repeat the latter every 

 two or three hours. To the enema aloes or oil may be 

 added. Should the pain be severe, give one and a half fluid 

 ounces or two fluid ounces of sulphuric ether, with two fluid 

 ounces of spirit of nitrous ether, in gruel or water every 

 two or three hours as long as the pain lasts. For the pain, 

 inject hypodermically forty minims of inj. morph. acet., or 

 give two or three fluid ounces of tincture of opium, and, if 

 necessary, repeat with about half the dose after two hours. 

 Give a draught of 



Tinct. opii, f. 5SS., 



Sulphuric ether, f. 3SS., 



Spirit of chlorof., f. 5SS. , 

 every two, three, or four hours, according to the amount of 

 pain, SO long as requisite. Finally, do not forget the value 

 of hot fomentations and liniments. 



Colouring Mixture. 



(1) Powdered coccus cacti (cochineal), one ounce. 

 Strong solution of ammonia, one fluid ounce. 

 Water, sufficient to make one pint. 



