DISEASES OF THE. DIGESTIVE ORGANS. "3 
symptoms are as in other forms of obstruction colic. The history of 
the case is of much service in diagnosing the trouble. The treatment 
consists in the administration of laxatives. One may give 1 quart of 
raw linseed oil and follow it the next day with 1 pound of Glauber’s 
salt dissolved in a quart of warm water. Strychnia may be given if 
doses of 1 grain two or three times daily. If the stagnant mass of 
feces is in the rectum, it must: be removed with the hand. 
Abnormal growths, such as tumors or fibrous tissue, producing’ 
contraction or stricture, may be causes of obstruction. The colic 
caused by these conditions is chronic. The attacks occur at gradually 
shortening intervals and become progressively more severe. Relief is 
afforded by the use of purgatives that render the feces soft and thin 
and thus enable them to pass the obstruction, but in time the con- 
tracted place is liable to close so far that passage is impossible and 
the horse will die. 
FLATULENT COLIC (TYMPANITIC COLIC, WIND COLIC, OR BLOAT).— 
Among the most frequent causes of this form of colic are to be men- 
tioned sudden changes of feed, too long fasting and feed then given 
while the animal is exhausted, new hay or grain, large quantities of 
feed that is green or that has lain in the manger for some time and 
become sour, indigestible feed, irregular teeth, crib biting, and, in 
fact, anything that produces indigestion may produce flatulent colic. 
Symptoms.—The symptoms of wind colic are not so suddenly 
developed nor so severe as those of cramp colic. At first the horse 
is noticed to be dull, paws slightly, and may or may not lie down. 
The pains from the start are continuous. The belly enlarges, and 
by striking it in front of the haunches a drumlike sound results. 
If not soon relieved the above symptoms are aggravated, and in 
addition difficult breathing, bloodshot eyes, and red mucous mem- 
branes, loud tumultuous heart beat, profuse perspiration, trembling 
of front legs, sighing respiration, staggering from side to side are 
noticed, and, finally, plunging forward dead. The diagnostic symp- 
tom of flatulent colic is the distention of the bowels with gas, 
detected by the bloated appearance and resonance on percussion. 
Treatment.—The treatment for wind colic differs very greatly 
from that of cramp colic. Absorbents are of some service, and 
charcoal may be given in any quantity. Relaxants and antispas- 
modics are also beneficial in this form of colic. Chloral hydrate not 
only possesses these qualities, but it also is an antiferment and a 
pain reliever. It is, then, particularly well adapted to the treatment 
of wind colic, and should be given in the same-sized doses and in 
the manner directed for spasmodic colic. Diluted alcohol or whisky 
may be given, or aromatic spirits of ammonia in l-ounce doses at 
short intervals. 
