224 THE HORSE 



The following is a remedy for spasmodic colic : 



Chloroform 2 drachms 



Tincture of opium i ounce 



Sulphuric ether ^ ounce 



Linseed oil in sufficient quantity to make the 



whole mixture equal to a quart. To be given 



at one dose. 



If, in spite of this remedy, the horse still shows signs 

 of pain, he should be given the hypodermic injection 

 of morphine, or the laudanum above prescribed for 

 flatulent colic. 



For inflammation of the bowels the following simple 

 remedy may be given : 



Common salt 6 ounces 



Warm water i pint 



Colic may be distinguished from inflammation of the 

 bowels, by the following symptoms : 



Colic comes on suddenly; the pulse is not much 

 quickened (unless the attack is long continued) ; the 

 strength is not much affected; the legs and ears are 

 warm; the pain is intermittent, and the horse, at inter- 

 vals, seems all right. 



Inflammation of the bowels comes on slowly; the 

 legs and ears are cold; the pulse is quick and feeble; 

 the belly is painful to the touch; the pain is constant, 

 and is increased by movement; there is great weak- 

 ness. 



It is often difficult, however, to distinguish colic of 

 one kind from colic of the other kind, or from Inflam- 

 mation of the bowels, and other intestinal diseases. 



