90 DISEASES OF THE HORSE. 



able weather, from cold to heat. Indigestion is a general cause, 

 producing gas in the stomach and bowels. 



The two locations and causes for this disease are — the stomach, 

 colon and coecum. 



When in the stomach it will be known by eructations or belch- 

 ing of gas through the esophagus or gullet. 



If from the coecum or colon, the horse is violently swollen 

 along the belly and sides. 



The pulse rarely is disturbed until the disease advances, when 

 it will become quickened, running to its height quickly and 

 receding as rapidly if fatal. 



First stage of Flatulent Colic. 



If to terminate fatally it will become weaker and slower until 

 it is almost imperceptible. 



Should the animal suddenly fall down during great pressure of 

 gas against the walls of the stomach, there is danger of rupturing 

 the diaphragm, causing almost instant death from suffocation. 



Treatment — Keep up evaporation of the body as much as 

 possible by sweating with blankets. A hot bath would be still 

 better. If you have on hand the remedy recommended for spas- 

 modic colic, give at once as directed. Should it not be available, 

 give a drench of the following : 



Sulph. ether 2 oz. 



Peppermint 2 oz. 



Laudanum 1 oz. 



Soft Water 1 pint. 



