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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
History .—Stopped work on that day at 2 o’clock. At 6 
o’clock manifested colicky paiiis, which increased until the owner 
became alarmed and sent him to the hospital. He had been fed 
on a mixture of corn and oats. Was very tympanitic, with con¬ 
stant eructations of gas. Was restless and when put into a stall, 
laid down and rolled upon his back, which seemed to give some 
relief. 
Diagnosis .—Flatulent colic. 
The colon was punctured, and drench of turpentine and oil 
given. An enema was also given, but it was instantly expelled, 
as the rectum was empty and spasmodically contracted. The 
respirations were short and thoracic, nostrils dilated, pulse 
full and hard. Was very restless and being amurotic would walk 
around the stall until he came in contact with the sides or was 
brought to a standstill in a corner. These movements were fre¬ 
quently interrupted by the animal lying down, rolling upon iiis 
back, and getting up again, only to continue his aimless walk. 
The regurgitation of gas continued. Was punctured the second 
time. The body became bathed in a profuse perspiration and 
symptoms of great nausea were present. On lying down these 
symptoms were aggravated, the head and neck flexed and then 
extended. On attempting to rise he showed symptoms of 
choking. 
Gave one cough, which was immediately followed by the ex¬ 
pulsion of nearly a gallon of a whitish, sour-smelling fluid, from 
both mouth and nostrils, consisting of corn and oats partially 
digested. 
On examining the mass, an intestinal parasite (lumbrieoid) 
was discovered. It measured ten inches in length. After the 
act had been accomplished, the animal laid down, with anterior 
extremities flexed at the knees, and the posterior ones fully ex¬ 
tended. The anus was everted. 
At this time the temperature was lOlj 0 ; pulse, 84; respira¬ 
tion, 36. All visible mucous membranes of a purple color. 
Gave carbo animalis and calcis chloride in pill form. Became 
somewhat easier. As a chill was setting in, a stimulant was 
given, and friction applied to the entire body. 
