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SPASMODIC COLIC IN A HORSE. 
several days past, he had observed the horse would stop, and 
appeared as if he wanted to dung. I gave an antispasmodic 
drench and left him, having to visit another patient a few 
miles in the country. I returned in about two hours, and 
the stable being within a few rods of the depot, I looked in 
upon my patient. He still evinced some symptoms of pain, 
by shifting the hind feet and attempting to strike the belly. 
I gave the following ball : 
9? Aloes Barb., 5 v j > 
Hyd. Chlorid., $j ; 
Pulv. Opii, 5j. Misce. 
This was followed by an enema of soap and water, and I 
directed that in two hours after he should have a bran mash, 
and be plentifully supplied with warm gruel. 
5th, 9 a.m. — The horse has passed the night without any 
apparent uneasiness, and now, appears quite comfortable. 
Pulse 40 ; no pain ; he has had at least two ejections from the 
bowels during the night, and is desirous for food. Ordered 
a bran mash to be given morning, noon, and night ; and, as 
the w 7 eather was extremely cold, to continue the warm gruel 
6 p.m. — He has continued free from pain during the day. 
Respiration tranquil; pulse 40; body warm; abdominal 
muscles relaxed ; bowels responding to the medicine. Has 
lain down quietly several times during the day. Give no 
medicine ; but continue diet and warm drink as before or- 
dered. 
6th, half-past 8 a.m. — He is evidently better, medicine still 
operating moderately. Ordered a small quantity of hay, 
sprinkled with water, to be given to him, and continue mashes 
and drink for the day. 
2 p.m. — I was again called in a hurry to the stable, as the 
horse was in great pain. I followed the messenger ; and on 
arriving at the stable, found my patient again exhibiting all 
the symptoms as at my first visit, only in a more violent de- 
gree. From my acquaintance with the animal I inferred 
the existence of a calculus in the intestines. But I gave an 
antispasmodic drench as before, and also a laxative enema. 
Half-past 7 p.m. — Visited my patient. He was easier, but 
still paws occasionally, and is frequently shifting the position 
on his hind feet. I repeated the ball as on the 4th ; gave an 
enema of soap and water, and directed his diet of bran 
mashes and warm gruel to be continued. 
7th, a m. — He is standing, apparently free from pain. 
Pulse44; abdominal musclesagain relaxed ; heurinates freely; 
body and extremities are warm, but the bowels are unre- 
