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An anodyne ball for colic, in mild cases only, may be pre- 

 pared after the following formula : 



Powdered opium, . . . .2 drachms. 



Castile soap, . . . . 2 " 



Camphor gum (pulv.), . . . 2 " 



Ginger, . . . . . 2 " 



Make into a ball with licorice powder and treacle, and give every hour 

 until relieved. 



SPASMODIC COLIC.'* 



"While most writers on veterinary subjects describe all kinds 

 of colic under one general name of " colic," my long experi- 

 ence in veterinary practice teaches me that colic should prop- 

 erly be divided into two classes. Spasmodic colic differs from 

 common wind colic very essentially, inasmuch as spasmodic 

 colic is a disease of the bowels, characterized by frequent and 

 repeated spells of violent cramping. 



Symptoms. Spasmodic, like Wind colic, is sudden in its 

 attack, and no previous symptoms give warning of its ap- 

 proach. As in wind colic, the horse commences pawing, strik- 

 ing his belly with his feet, looks at his side, and soon lies 

 down. In spasmodic colic he lies down very quickly and 

 gathers his legs under, as if he would like to get clown flat on 

 his belly. He rolls rapidly and does not seem disposed to get 

 on his back, but rolls clear over ; gets partly up and sits on his 

 haunches, etc. There is no swelling of the bowels in this kind 

 of colic. 



Treatment for Spasmodic Colic. I have but one treatment 

 for this disease, and have never lost a case when taken in time. 



I always use Dimon's Colic Kemedy and always keep it on 

 hand, and would advise every horse owmer to do the same ; not 

 simply for the slight revenue it would yield to me, but for the 

 greatest good of the horse and his owner. Give this remedy 

 according to directions accompanying each bottle, and save 

 your horse every time. 



I will also give what I consider the next best remedy, which 

 is as follows : 



