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and the production of flatus at this time was, I think, confined to 
the anterior portion of the alimentary canal. In about an hour 
the violence of the attack greatly diminished, but the disten„ 
tion of the abdomen was more marked. Accordingly the colon 
was punctured and a large amount of gas allowed to escape. An 
enema of warm water and soap with the addition of olei tereber- 
thinse, ^ i was given. The rectum at this time was empty. 
Friction of the entire body was then employed and followed by 
the application of blankets. About 11 o’clock lie was noticed to 
lie down with considerable force, and while resting upon his 
sternum he would flex his head and neck and then fully extend¬ 
ing the same, an eructation of gas would take place. Noticing 
that there was considerable retching accompanying these move¬ 
ments, I watched closely and saw that the act of vomition was 
actually performed. The discharge came from the mouth and 
nostrils, and it had the characteristic gastric odor. At this time 
the temperature was 105°, pulse, about 90, and almost imper¬ 
ceptible, respiration increased and labored, eyes protruding, 
nostrils widely dilated, and mucous membranes highly injected. 
Oct.' 14th'. Temperature 101|- 0 ; pulse 80, small and weak ; 
respiration 40. General condition much better, although the 
eyes were partially closed and the countenance indicated great 
weakness. 
The abnormal muscles had a contracted, rigid appearance, the 
nostrils dilated and the respiration was thoracic. Auscultation 
revealed increased respiratory murmur over both lungs. Percus¬ 
sion gave dullness over the posterior and inferior portion of the 
left lung. Heart’s action ; weak and irregular. Abdominal ir¬ 
ritation was shown throughout the day, to combat which ano¬ 
dynes and alcoholic stimulants were given. Very little nourish¬ 
ment, consisting of light, easily digested food, was partaken of. 
This treatment was continued till the 18th. At that time, the 
condition being normal, and the appetite fully restored, he was 
exercised and on the following day, (19th) was discharged, with 
directions to exercise, but not to put to work till ihe following 
Monday, (22d). 
Case No. 2 .—Bay gelding, about six years old, weighing 
about 1,200 lbs, admitted at 8:30 p.m., on Oct. 30th. 
