62 THB HORSB. 



symptom of fiatulent or wind colic is the bowels filled with gas, which 

 is detected by the bloated appearance and the drum-like sound when 

 struck in front of the haunches. 



Treatment for Wind Colic. The treatment for wind colic differs 

 very much from the treatment for spasmodic or cramp colic. Gases 

 have been formed and alkalies are used to neutralize them and they 

 must be promptly given. Give baking-soda (bicarbonate of soda) in 

 doses of two to four ounces. If this fails give chloride of lime in half- 

 ounce doses, or the same quantity of carbonate of ammonia, every half- 

 hour till relieved. Charcoal may be given in large quantities. Relax- 

 ants and antispasmodics are beneficial in this form of colic, and as 

 chloral-hydrate is a relaxant and antispasmodic and also an anti-ferment 

 and pain-reliever it is particularly well adapted in the treatment of wind 

 colic. Give in doses of one ounce in a half-pint of water. A physic 

 should always be given in flatulent colic as early as possible, the best 

 being aloes in doses of one ounce. Injections into the rectum of turpen- 

 tine one to two ounces, mixed with linseed oil eight ounces, may be 

 given to stimulate the peristaltic movement of the bowels to aid in the 

 expulsion of the gases. 



Wind colic is more fatal than spasmodic and requires prompt and per- 

 sistent treatment. It is unsafe to predict results, some mild cases going 

 on to speedy death, and some severe ones responding easilj^ to treat- 

 ment. Do not give up j^our efforts till you are sure the animal is dead. 

 Blankets wrung out of hot water and renewed every five or ten minutes 

 will do much to afford relief. 



Impaction of the I^arge Intestines. This is a very common 

 bowel trouble, and one if not recognized and properly treated results in 

 death. It is caused by over-feeding especially of grain, and is most 

 common where rye is fed either alone or with other grain ; old, hard, 

 dry hay, or stalks wVien largely fed; lack of water; want of exercise ; 

 etc. 



Symptoms. There is abdominal pain, which may disappear for a 

 day or so to return again. The feces passes more frequently but in 

 small quantities and dry; the "belly" is full, but has no drum-Uke 

 sound; the animal paws and then looks back at his side. The most 

 characteristic sign is the horse lying fiat on his side, head and legs ex- 

 tended, occasionally raises his head to look at his flank; he remains on 

 his side often from ten minutes to a quarter of an hour. The animal 

 rises at times, walks about the stall, paws, look at his sides, backs up 



