500 DISEASES AND THEIR TREATMENT. 



half to three quarters of an hour. If the horse is small, and the 

 attack not severe, less may be given ; while if very large, and the 

 attack severe, even more may be given.* 



During my practice of late years, when I had a case of colic, I 

 usually gave the following preparation : — 



Peppermint 1 J to 2 oz. 



Sulphuric ether ; . l| to 2 oz. 



Laudanum 1 oz. 



Soft water > 1 pt. 



After shaking thoroughly, I gave this immediately. I have 

 found it in all cases to give relief. It is particularly valuable to 

 non-professional men who cannot, during the early stage, tell the 

 difference between spasmodic and flatulent colic, and on this account 

 it is the preparation the writer would advise. Stable-keepers should 

 always keep it on hand, in readiness for an emergency, as it is very 

 important to be able to treat this disease promptly. 



If the horse is subject to attacks of colic, which are usually pro- 

 duced by irritating matter in the. bowels, it can usually be relieved by 

 giving one or two sharp doses of physic. 



Dr. Meyer's method of treatment is so good, explaining as it does 

 some symptoms, with other points of treatment not given, that I in- 

 clude it in full : — 



First, there is a switching of the tail, followea by a pawing with the fore feet, 

 and acting as if there were an inclination to lie down. Usually gets down and rolls, 

 looks at the belly, rolls, then up again, and seems at rest for a few minutes, when 

 he goes through the same actions again. The pulsation is full and strong, about 

 natural. By looking at the inner surface of the eyelid there will be some sign of in- 

 flammation. When the attack is running into inflammation of the bowels, or be- 

 comes seated, there will be an inclipation to sweat, an anxious expression in the eye, 

 increased respiration, the pulsations from 70 to 80, small and weak. The inner lining 

 of the eyelid will be plainly injected or reddened, the animal at times looking toward 

 the flanks; walks almost in a circle ; makes attempts to lie down, coming down 

 about half way, gets up and walks around again, which may be repeated a number 

 of times ; finally succeeds in getting down, which he does very carefully, then will 

 lie outstretched for a few moments ; will make an attempt to rise, and will sit up like 

 a pig, as shown on page 504. 



In colic, the horse throws himself down carelessly,' rolls around in a careless 

 manner, and then jumps up, — an important. sign of death. After the case has been 

 treated for some time, he may seem easier ; but if allowed to have his own way, and 

 he wanders off to some unusual place, it is positive proof that he is beyond medical 

 aid. 



Treatment for Colie. — 2 ounces laudanum, £ ounce spirits of camphor or 1 drachm 

 gum camphor, 2 ounces sweet spirits of niter, 2 drachms .fluid ex. belladonna. Mix 



•The ether disturbs the breathing, making the horse apparently distressed, breathing la- 

 boriously, which will pass off in a few hours. 



