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flanks, evincing great distress ; he gets" down after several apparent 

 efforts, rolls about, sometimes on his back, sometimes quite over.* 

 (These symptoms are in part illustrated by Figs. 814-816, which 

 are' ideal, but will serve to give an idea of the symptoms. .Fig. 813, 

 which I copy from Mayhew, is considerably exaggerated, the head 

 being held too high, showing too excited and nervous an expression, 

 and the hind leg brought too near the body. Fig. 814 shows a com- 

 mon symptom during the early stage.) Profuse perspiration breaks 

 out over him. The paroxysm soon passes off, and he gets up, shakes 

 himself, and begins feeding; during the interval the' pulse is unal- 



Fies. 817, 818. — Forms of Graduated Hypodermic Syringe Frequently used in Treating Colic. 



tered ; the legs and ears are natural in temperature. After an in- 

 terval of longer or shorter duration, the attack returns, perhaps with 

 increased violence, when he gathers himself, falls down and rolls 

 about as before. As the disease advances, the symptoms become 

 more severe. 



Youatt, in his description of colic, contrasts its symptoms with 

 those of inflammation of the bowels, and though not exactly accord- 

 ing to modern authorities, it will materially aid the reader in de- 

 termining the difference; so I include it., I would also refer the 



•He may also act as if be wanted to make water, which he cannot do, there being a spas- 

 modic contraction of the urethra. Hence the desire to give diuretic medicine. Straining In 

 this way is usually prompted by a desire to relieve the muscles of the belly. No diuretic medi- 

 cine should be given, as the horse cannot pass urine until the attack of colic ceases, or it is 

 taken from him with a catheter. It Is very seldom necessary to use the catheter. In fact, it 

 it not necessary to pay any attention to this symptom. As soon as relieved of the colic, the 

 horse will pass water freely. 



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