DISEASES OF THE STOMACH AND INTESTINES. 391 



Symptoms. — The syiiiptonis are those of enteritis and obstinate 

 constipation. 



Treatment of intussusception is by administration of opium, 

 two ounces, to relieve pain. 



VOLVULUS, OR TWISTED BOWEL. 



This is caused by a portion of the intestine becoming twisted 

 in some way or other. There is no possible way of diagnosing 

 this trouble in the horse. The correct nature of the trouble can 

 never be ascertained except by a post-mortem. The symptoms 

 are those of enteritis and colic. 



ASCITES, OR DROPSY OF THE ABDOMEN. 



This consists of a collection of fluid in the peritoneal sac of a 

 serous nature. It results from diseases of the liver principally, 

 but may result from other diseases. 



Symptoms. — There will be noticed an enlarged condition of 

 the belly, which fluctuates, and gives off a dull sound on per- 

 cussion. 



Treatment. — ;When the trouble is due to organic disease of 

 the liver, heart, or other organs, a cure cannot be made. The 

 operation of paracentesis abdominis, or tapping, may be resorted 

 to, but generally it only gives temporary relief. 



