260 The Diseases of Animals 



warm water may be given as a drench, and repeated 

 in thirty minutes, if necessary. The bowels should be 

 emptied by giving an enema, — an injection of warm 

 slightly soapy water. After the acute symptoms have 

 subsided, a ball of five to eight drams of aloes should 

 be given, to move the bowels. In most cases, stomach 

 staggers can be prevented by «areful feeding and proper 

 exercise. 



IMPACTION OF THE KUMEN 



This trouble occurs in cattle, and is due to the filling 

 up of the paunch t^ith indigestible material, such as 

 weeds, dead grass, pieces of cloth or other foreign 

 materials. It is probable that in many cases there is 

 indigestion, associated with a depraved appetite, pre- 

 ceding the impaction. 



The animal does not eat, but stands around with 

 the back slightly arched, the breathing slightly in- 

 creased in frequency, and perhaps a slight grunt with 

 each respiration ; later, there may be some bloating. 

 If the cow lies down, it is usually on the right side. 

 The milk secretion is lessened and the cow grinds her 

 teeth. A heavy, hard mass can be felt low down on 

 the left side. 



Give a mild, stimulating purgative, of three-fourths 

 of a pound of Epsom salts and two ounces of ginger 

 dissolved in four quarts of warm water, administered 

 as a drench. Plenty of water should be given to drink 

 and enemas of warm water to move the bowels. If 

 the animal will take food, give gruels and soft mashes. 



