74 THE IMPROVED ART OF FARRIER V. 



Mr. Youatt has given the following table as a means 

 of distinguishing between the symptoms of colic and 

 inflammation of the bowels, as the treatment which is 

 beneficial in the first case, is generally fatal to the 

 second : — 



Colic. Inflammation of the Bowels. 



Sudden in its attack. Gradual in its approach, 



with previous indica- 

 tions of fever. 



Pulse rarely much quick- Pulse very much quick- 

 ened in the early period ened, but small, and 

 of the disease and dur- often scarcely to be felt, 

 ing the intervals of ease, 

 but evidently fuller. 



Legs and ears of the natu- Legs and ears cold, 

 ral temperature. 



Relief obtained by rubbing Belly exceedingly tender, 

 the belly. and painful to the touch. 



Relief obtained by motion. Motion evidently increas- 

 ing pain. 



Intervals of rest. Constant pain. 



Strength scarcely affected. Rapid and great weakness. 



The Treatment in this case should always be ener- 

 getic and active. Bleeding must be resorted to in the 

 first place. Seven or eight quarts of blood may be 

 taken with safety, and if no relief is given in the course 

 of a few hours, five quarts more may be drawn away 

 if the horse is full and plethoric. A clyster must next 

 be thrown up, previous to which it is necessary to 

 back-rake ; and by no means make use of purgatives, 

 as they w^ould eflectually kill the animal. Tobacco- 

 clysters have sometimes been used with eflfect. Ex- 

 ternal inflammation must then be excited by means 



