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one-half pail of hot salt in a bag over the kidneys ; this will 
have a tendency to move the gas in the bowels and will help 
to keep down inflammation. If a bad case, after the animal 
has been relieved, it is best to follow up with a dose of physic, 
consisting of: 
Bitter Aloes 8 drams. 
Bicarbonate Soda 1 dessertspoonful. 
Ginger 1 dessertspoonful. 
Dissolve in a pint of lukewarm water and give as a 
drench. Allow him to stand in the stable the next day. Feed 
on soft, light feed. This will generally prevent another at- 
tack of colic. 
8. Inflammation of the Bowels (Enteritis). 
This is very common and is, perhaps, one of the most 
fatal diseases of the horse. 
Causes. — It sometimes follows a severe attack of colic, 
especially if not checked in the earlier stages. It may be 
caused by eating food containing clay or sand, which has a 
tendency to irritate the bowels. Eating pea straw or drink- 
ing stagnant water may cause an attack. Exposure to cold 
after a long, exhausting drive, resulting in a chill which 
rushes the blood in upon the bowels, may set up congestion, 
followed by inflammation. 
Fig. 16. — Cringing During an Attack ot Inflammation of the iiowels. 
Symptoms. — The attack comes on very suddenly. The 
affected animal begins to tremble, paws with one foot and 
