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animal suffers much pain. The symptoms are much the same. 

 The animal, lying down frequently, paws the ground, looks 

 towards the flanks, stands stretched out, and shows evidence 

 of the pain he is suffering. Treat much the same as for mild 

 indigestion, but repeat the Jamaica ginger drench every three 

 hours. If there is much pain, an ounce of laudanum may be 

 given three times daily. 



Fig. 63. — An American Trotting Bred Carriage Horse possessing Good 

 Form and Stylish Action. 



Colic. — This term is often loosely applied to almost any 

 ailment of the digestive organs that is accompanied by pain. 

 For our purpose we shall consider it under two forms : spas- 

 modic or cramp colic, and flatulent or wind colic. 



Spasmodic colic is a violent and painful contraction of the 

 coats of the intestines. It is caused by some irritant in the 

 intestines, such as undigested food, large amounts of cold water 

 when the horse is tired and warm, sudden changes in the food, 

 such as changing from dry to green food, and similar changes. 

 The pain is severe and often comes on suddenly. The horse 



