88 DISEASES OF THE HORSE. 



But the same uneasiness soon returns, increasing in severity 

 until the animal cannot remain on his feet; the pulse is full, 

 scarcely altered from its normal condition. 



A cold sweat breaks out over the body ; the temperature of the 

 leers and ears natural. 



First stage of Spasmodic Colic. 



As the disease advances the symptoms become more severe,, the 

 animal throwing himself down with force and looks anxiously at 

 the sides, snapping with his teeth at his sides, looking anxiously 

 at his belly, and striking upward with the hind feet, showing 

 almost the same symptoms as in inflammation of the bowels. 



To better point out the peculiarities or characteristics of each 

 trouble, I will say : 



Colic is sudden in its attacks. Legs and ears of natural tem- 

 perature. Eubbing the belly gives relief. Relief obtained from 

 motion. Pulse, in the early stage of the disease, not much 

 quickened or altered in its character. Intervals of rest. Strength 

 hardly affected. 



Inflammation of the bowels : Gradual in its approach, with 

 previous indications of fever. Pulse, much quickened, small, 

 often scarcely to be felt. Legs and ears cold. Motion increases 

 pain. 



