192 STOMACH-STAGGEES IN THE HOESE. 



testify, coupled with the peculiar origin of the case, and 

 simultaneous occurrence of others similar, distinguish this 

 form of repletion of the stomach with sympathetic paralysis 

 from injuries to the spine. 



Treatment. A brisk aloetic purge and copious enemata. 

 In all the forms of staggers our attention must be directed 

 to the prompt evacuation of the stomach. The animal may 

 l)e allowed as much water as it will drink, and a good plan 

 is to administer a little salt in the water, if only to create 

 thirst, and to induce a free introduction of water into the 

 alimentary canal. All food must be removed from before 

 the animal, and, notwithstanding the operation of the aloes, 

 except if very active purgation has resulted, a second dose, 

 but a smaller one, may be administered the third or fourth 

 day after the first. The paroxysms may be relieved by cold 

 cloths applied to the head, frictions to the extremities, and 

 in very urgent cases, by applying mustard over the loins, and 

 covering with straw and horse-rugs so as to induce active 

 perspiration. This is of value in the paralytic cases. When 

 the severe symptoms are overcome, the animal must receive 

 tonics, and must be gradually brought back to its usual 

 diet. 



