in most instances of not such a severe type, even ihough the extent of 

 inflammation is sonietimes very great. This form is due to continued' 

 obstruction of the bowels from various causes, or to taking irritant poisons 

 such as arsenic, or to irregularities of feeding and work. 



In inflammation of the bowels, sometimes the large and sometimes the 

 small intestines are invaded, while at other times both are involved' 

 simultaneously. In some cases the symptoms of enteritis are gradual, 

 while in others they are sudden in their onset. Not unfrequently the pain in 

 the belly is preceded by general constitutional disturbance, shown by 

 acceleration of the breathing, marked dulness, depression and loss of 

 appetite ; while, in other cases, the inflammatory action is ushered in with 

 marked shivering or rigors. 



Inflammation of the bowels is a disease very prevalent among the heavy 

 cart horses, not only in the country districts but also in our large towns ;. 

 and it is therefore very important that its general symptoms should receive 

 the special attention of horsemen. Our reason for laying stress on this 

 matter is, that the disease in question is one of all others which is especially- 

 amenable to ^(Tr/y, judicious, careful treatment. The belly in enteritis is very 

 tender when pressure is applied, and in this particular we have a feature 

 which helps us in diagnosing the disease to be one of far greater danger 

 than simple colic. The pain also, unlike that of simple colic, is continuous,, 

 is more agonising, and but rarely has periods of intermission. The pulse,, 

 at first quick, hard, and wiry, becomes in the later stages still more 

 accelerated, though of less volume, feebler, and gradually more irritable and 

 imperceptible. In number, the beats range from 70 or 80 to 120 per minute.. 

 In cases of simple colic, the pulse is unaltered, except during the paroxysms 

 of pain ; whereas in enteritis it gradually becomes more and more disturbed,. 

 The animal in the paroxysms of pain, stamps and strikes at his belly, and 

 when he lies down, he may be observed to do so with greater care than in 

 simple colic. He often turns his eyes towards his flanks. Copious sweats 

 bedew the body. He groans in agony. At other times he stands almost- 

 motionless, with an expression indicative of acute suffering depicted on his 

 countenance. The surface of the body becomes cold, the pupillary openings- 

 of the eyes dilate, and delirium and stupor may supervene. The animal 

 soon, perhaps, becomes more restless than ever, and wanders about the box,, 

 or casts himself down, and rolls about regardless of obstacles. Sometimes- 

 the animal will balance himself for a short time, with teeth clenched, 

 and limbs and ears very cold, when he may suddenly fall, and 

 die exhausted after severe struggles. Some time before death, an- 

 apparent improvement may take place. The horse stands quiet for a while, yet, 

 though the breathing becomes quieter and the pain abates, and he takes a 

 little food, the countenance maintains its haggard, dejected appearance, 

 cold sweats bedew the body, and the pulse continues to be thready, and 

 perhaps almost or quite imperceptible. In still more advanced stages, if 

 agony, pain, and intense inflammation have not already cairied off our 

 patient, he trembles continuously, the lips fall pendulously, the eyes become 



