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given; death took place shortly after. At the post mortem tin 
abdominal cavity was found full of blood. All the abdominal 
organs were healthy except the spleen, which presented on it 
internal face a large laceration. The serous and fibrous coaL 
were irregularly torn in their length to an extent of about 1£ 
centimeters (over 7 inches). On the left hypochondriac regioi 
there was a slight tumefaction, with bloody extravasations be 
tween the peritoneum and the muscular structure. The animal 
having been, severely kicked by another horse on the previous 
day and taken ill at that time, it is evident that this was the cause 
of the laceration of the spleen and the consequent abdoinina 
hemorrhage.— Ibid. 
DENTAL NEURALGIA. 
By Mr. Maoorps. 
An old horse had for about a week refused his food, carrying 
his head down and resting the occiput upwards against the lowei 
border of the manger, as if trying to raise it. Thq patient wa 
dull and listless, the mucous membranes pale, the coat staring 
the flanks retracted. At times the muscles of the neck were tin 
seat of slight trembling, and he had convulsive movements as i 
in great pain. 
Careful inquiry into the history of the trouble failing t< 
throw any light upon the case, or to aid in the diagnosis, a mi nut 
examination of the mouth was made, when a black foreign bod t 
was found projecting between, the first two molars of the lowe 
jaw. This was knocked off with a chisel and hammer, and fol 
lowed within an hour by complete recovery.— Ibid. 
QUADRIGIMELLAR GESTATION IN A COW. 
By M. Robam. 
The author was consulted upon the condition of a cow who*- 
appetite was failing and who throve but poorly. He advised 
tonic and stimulant treatment under which she did well, and 1 
proper season, was sent to pasture. Some six months later, M 
K. was again consulted, as the animal, though having a gre; 
appetite and eating all that was given her, was still losing llet 
