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exact nature of the case explained to the owner. If only 

 for this last reason, seeing the added reputation it gives 

 to the veterinarian, it merits recording'. 



Fig. 8. — The Normal Colon exposed, and its Pelvic 

 Flexure drawn out from the Abdomen, 



I, 2, 3, and 4, The first, second, third, and fourth portions, 

 respectively, of the bowel ; 5, the pelvic flexure. 



Causes. — Putting on one side the causes of colic 

 generally, merely referring the reader to Chapters IV. 

 and v., we shall still find one or two reasons why 

 obstruction should be specially prone to occur at the 



