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symptoms were not very well marked, as in some inflamma- 

 tory disorders. 



One of the most remarkable performances of this animal 

 was sitting with apparent satisfaction on his haunches like a 

 dog ; this he would do when taken out for exercise, if urged 

 to trot, or work of any kind. This case came too late to be 

 successfully treated, as is commonly the fact in such obscure 

 maladies. The post-mortem revealed impaction of the 

 bowels, with solid matter that no medicine could possibly 

 remove. 



This obstruction was, no doubt, the result of the torpid 

 and diseased state of the liver, which hindered the digestive 

 organs from performing their work. An examination for 

 soundness in this instance very possibly would deceive the 

 most experienced veterinary surgeon, and shows the neces- 

 sity for the buyer of a horse always to have the animal a 

 few days in his custody previous to paying for him. 



Treatment. — When the case is detected in time, let the 

 animal have light nutritious food, plenty of exercise, or 

 constant light work; remove him from heated stables to 

 some airy place. Plenty of bran mash or green food. The 

 following medicine may also be given with advantage : 

 Take of iodide of potassium two ounces, liquor potassae 

 one quart, mix and give two table spoonsfull night and 

 morning, in a pint of water. 



