264 Management and Treatment of the Horse. 



water with linseed oil injected every half-hour. 

 This disease is often mistaken for inflammation 

 of the bowels, which is caused by the general 

 appearance being somewhat similar. If my 

 readers will follow me in the following de- 

 scription of these two complaints, they will be 

 able to detect at a glance the difference between 

 the two. In spasmodic colic we have the follow- 

 ing symptoms : — Pulse natural or lower than its 

 natural state, but accelerated and fuller durincj 

 the spasm ; second, sudden in its attack but 

 destitute of febrile symptoms; third, lies down 

 and almost invariably rolls on its back; fourth, 

 legs and ears of a natural heat; fifth, rubbing 

 the belly gives relief to the animal ; exercise 

 evidently gives relief ; seventh, intervals of rest ; 

 eighth, strength hardly affected ; ninth, mucous 

 membrane of the nostril of an ordinary colour ; 

 tenth, lining of the eyelids of a natural colour ; 

 eleventh, slight motion of the intestines unless 

 by purgative medicine. 



Now, mark the difference of symptoms of in- 

 flammation of the bowels: first, considerable 

 acceleration of the pulse, but very indistinct ; 

 second, gradual in its appearance, with febrile 

 indications ; third, lies down but seldom, rolls 

 on its back, starts on its legs suddenly ; fourth,- 

 legs and ears cold ; fifth, belly exceedingly 

 tender, and when rubbed causes great pain ; 

 sixth, exercise increases the pain; seventh, con- 

 stant pain ; eighth, rapid prostration of strength ; 

 ninth, the mucous membrane inside the nostrils 

 very red ; tenth, lining of the eyelids unusually 



