DIGESTIVE APPARATUS. 



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5. Tumors in the abdomen; liver (ecchinococci and car- 

 cinoma), spleen (leukemia), glands, etc. 



6. Dropsy of foetal membranes. 



Abnormal reduction in size of the abdomen may he due to: 

 1. Long continued starvation, or, if in spite of good care, 

 abundant food and sufficient rest an animal shows this symp- 

 tom, we may conclude that lack of appetite is at fault (digest- 

 ive disorders). 



Fig. 36. 

 Dorsal and Ventral limits of area of percussion. — - — Attachment of diaphragm 

 to ribs. N. Right kidney. L. Liver. H Reticulum. 

 B. Manyplies. Labm. Stomach. 



2. In serious subacute diseases; in such sases the ani- 

 mal's general condition may still be good. 



3. During or following severe diarrheas, or after colic 

 when strong purgatives were prescribed. 



4. J^iolent contraction of the abdominal muscles in pain- 

 ful affections of the hind legs. 



