268 VETERINARY STUDIES 



come away with the afterbirth and their removal cause no seri- 

 ous harm. 



Hemorrhage. — This is rare in the lower animals. It is de- 

 noted by rapidly increasing paleness around the eyes and in 

 the mouth and by quick, feeble pulse. Blood may not appear 

 on the outside, and yet the bleeding be "extensive. Give 3 oz. 

 f. e. ergot at once, in 4 oz. sirup, and then give 1 oz. ergot in 

 2 oz. sirup every hour if necessary, up to a limit of six doses; 

 meantime pour ice water over the back and loins. 



