INDIGESTION IN THE HORSE. 
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moist heat is better. In case of a sprain in the region of a 
joint or ligament, or other part where there is a low system 
of circulation, the application of dry heat will give more 
satisfactory results, but if we have a bruise or an inflam¬ 
mation due to like cause, and where suppuration is inevitable, 
then moist heat in the form of warm water is the better form 
of treatment. If we are in the presence of an inflammation 
in its first stages, due to some internal cause, and where sup¬ 
puration is not desired, then cold water, ice bags, etc., are 
indicated. 
DISCUSSION. 
Dr. Bell does not see how so large a thing as a capsule can pass through the 
pyloric orifice of stomach unless dissolved or digested. How does essayist give 
aloes ? In solution. 
Dr. Macaulay.—In giving medicine two things have to be considered, the 
man and the patient. Believes the quieter we can give medicine, say to a febrile 
patient, the more good it will do, it not resisting; for this reason always uses 
hard rubber syringe, and while patient gets medicine without objecting, the 
practitioner’s clothes are not soiled. Has never found aloes and calomel 
dangerous. 
Dr. Roberts.—Capsules kept a long time become very hard and difficult to 
dissolve. Is very fond of administering medicine in capsules. 
Dr. Thompson would like if some of those present would, when opportunity 
occurred, try administration of glycerine into intestines per canula, and report 
success. 
INDIGESTION IN THE HORSE. 
By J. Rodgees, V.S. 
(A Paper read before the Indiana Veterinary Association). 
. This is a disease found more among heavy breeds of 
horses, and is divided into chronic, acute, impaction, and 
engorgement. The three last are similar to each other. 
You may find indigestion without impaction or engorgement, 
but either of the two latter will have acute indigestion. 
They may also be classed as dietetic diseases. We seldom 
find that they originate from chronic indigestion, but from 
too much feed. Chronic indigestion is due to a deranged 
system, caused by feeding inferior food, but can be brought 
on by dentition, the teeth getting irregular, and especially 
