268 VETEEINARY STUDIES 



come away with the afterbirth and their removal cause no seri- 

 ous harm. 



Hemorrhage. — This is rare in the lower animals. It is de- 

 noted by rapidly increasing paleness around the eyes and in 

 the mouth and by quick, feeble pulse. Blood may not appear 

 on the outside, and yet the bleeding be " extensive. Give 3 oz. 

 f. e. ergot at once, in 4 oz. sirup, and then give 1 oz. ergot in 

 2 oz. sirup every hour if necessary, up to a limit of six doses; 

 meantime pour ice water over the back and loins. 



