INFLAMMATION OF THE BOWELS. 
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The following embrocation has produced good effects 
during the time the animal was suffering from spasms. It 
is made into a pretty thick paste and rubbed over a con¬ 
siderable portion of the belly :■— 
Mustard, in powder . . 8 ounces, 
Camphor . . .1 ounce, 
Oil of turpentine . 2 ounces, 
Water of ammonia . . 2 ounces. 
This disease and inflammation of the bowels are fre¬ 
quently mistaken for each other, which is caused by the 
general appearance being somewhat similar; but if strict 
attention be paid to both diseases, it will be found that 
there are symptoms connected with each disorder speci¬ 
fically different, which will at once be understood by the 
following tables:— 
INFLAMMATION OF THE BOWELS. 
1 Pulse considerably accele¬ 
rated, but very indistinct 
2. Gradual m its approach, 
with previous febrile indi¬ 
cations. 
3. Lies down, seldom rolls on 
his back, starts to his legs 
suddenly 
4 . Legs and ears generally cold. 
5. Belly exceedingly tender, and 
when touched causing pain. 
6. Motion increasing the painful 
symptoms. 
SPASMODIC COLIC. 
1 Pulse natural, or lower thai 
in its natural state, but ac¬ 
celerated and more full 
during the spasms. 
2. Sudden in its attack, but 
destitute of febrile symp¬ 
toms. 
3. Lies down, and almost inva¬ 
riably rolls on his back, 
which seems to give him 
relief. 
4. Legs and ears of a natural 
heat. 
5. Rubbing the belly gives relief 
to the animal. 
6 Motion evidently affording 
relief. 
