TYMPANITES, OR FLATULENT COLIC. 897 



four ounces of vegetable charcoal which has been kept dry, mixed 

 with one quart of milk. The horse will have instant relief after 

 the operation. If he remains quiet, feed nothing for about twelve 

 hours. Give flaxseed tea to drink. After the expiration of this 

 time, feed bran mashes, with oatmeal or 

 ground oats, and continue from four to six 

 days, when the animal will be well. When 

 there is no hope by medicine, this opera- 

 tion is the only treatment that promises 

 success. Should the horse be uneasy after 

 the operation, give one of the balls used 

 for inflammation of the bowels, which 

 should be repeated once in from four to six 

 hours until quiet." 



During the warm months Dr. Meyer 



. . . J FIG. 785. The cross show- 



usually performs this operation from ing the location to be 



twenty- five to thirty times, to save life. punctured. 



His loss is about one in ten. 



I would add that during my experience in Buffalo, I had no 

 occasion to perform this operation, the treatment given proving in 

 every instance effective. This operation, according to standard 

 authorities, has been regarded as seldom successful. I think the 



FIG. 786. Method of puncturing the cow or ox when bloated, 

 reason is that the case has been allowed to go too long before re- 

 sorting to it. In a conversation with Dr. Meyer in relation to it, 

 he stated that he regarded it as very valuable treatment, enabling 

 him to cure a large proportion of cases which otherwise would be 

 beyond help. As it may in some cases be found necessary to per- 

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