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Either one of these prescriptions can be given at one dose and re- 

 peated in three-quarters of an hour. 



Warai -water injections, per rectum, are often of advantage. 



Morphine is an excellent remedy. 



FLATULENT COLIC. 



Flatulent colic is generally due to the animal ha^dng eaten food 

 that is especially fermentable. This form of colic is quite fre- 

 quently observed in horses that have the habit of wind sucking. 



Symjjtoms. — The rapid swelling of the belly constitutes the 

 characteristic symptom. The abdomen is distended, the pain is 

 not so severe as in spasmodic colic, but more constant. With 

 the increase of swelling the breathing becomes more difficult, 

 anxiety and restlessness are shown, the walk is painful, and the 

 animal staggers, lies down and rolls, but only for a short time. 



Treatment. — Place the horse in a large, roomy stall, and give 

 the following drench: Sulphuric ether 2 ounces, aromatic spirits 

 of ammonia 1 ounce, fluid extract belladonna 2 drams, water 

 to make 1 pint. Repeat in one hour if necessary. Cold-water 

 injections into the rectum are sometimes of advantage. If the 

 abdomen is very much distended with gas, the trocar and the 

 canula must be used. This is an instrument for puncturing the 

 intestine, but should be used only by one having a knowledge of 

 the operation. The instrument, as well as the seat of the opera- 

 tion, should be thoroughly disinfected. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE BOWELS. 



Cause. — This disease is sometimes due to the action of cold in 

 all its forms: sudden chilling when the body is in a perspiring 

 condition, the swallowing of very cold water, of frosted or 

 fro.=it-covered or moldy fodder, etc. It is sometimes a compli- 

 cation of colics and is frequently seen as a result of impaction 

 or twisting of the bowels. 



Symptoms. — The mucous membrane of the nose, mouth, and 

 eyes is congested and reddened, the mouth is hot and dry. Res- 

 piration is increased, pulse is hard and rapid, temperature is ele- 

 vated, 103"' to lOo"" F. Colicky pains are continuous; the horse 

 walks about the stall, paws, lies down carefully, rolls, and tries 

 to balance himself on his back. As a rule the bowels are con- 

 stipated, but when this disease is due to irritating foods or medi- 

 cines purgation and flatulency may be present. 



