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later stages still more accelerated, though of less volume, 

 feebler, and gradually more irritable and imperceptible. In 

 number the beats range from 70 or 80 to 120, or even 

 higher. 



In cases of simple colic the pulse is unaltered, except 

 during the paroxysms of pain, whereas in enteritis it gradu- 

 ally becomes more and more disturbed. 



The animal in his paroxysms of pain stamps and strikes 

 at his belly, and when he lies down he may be observed to 

 do so with greater care than in simple colic. 



He often turns his eyes towards his flanks, and copious 

 sweats bedew the body, and he groans in his agony. 

 At other times he stands, so intense is the pain, almost 

 motionless, with an expression indicative of acute suffering 

 depicted on his countenance. 



The surface of the body becomes cold and bedewed with 

 moisture, the pupils dilate, and delirium and stupor may 

 supervene. 



The animal soon perhaps becomes more restless than 

 ever, and wanders about the box, or casts himself down, 

 and rolls about regardless of all obstacles. 



Sometimes he will balance himself for a short time, with 

 teeth clenched and limbs and ears icy cold, when he may 

 suddenly fall, and die exhausted after severe struggles. 



Sometimes before death an apparent improvement takes 

 place ; the horse stands quiet for a while, yet, though the 

 breathing becomes quieter and the pain abates, and he 

 takes a little food, the countenance maintains its haggard, 

 dejected appearance, cold sweats bedew the body, and the 

 pulse continues thready, and perhaps almost or quite imper- 

 ceptible. 



In still more advanced stages, if agony, pain, and intense 

 inflammation have not already carried off our patient, he 

 trembles continuously, the lips fall pendulously, the eyes 



