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to tliis organ by a discharge of ropy saliva from the sides of 

 the mouth. This will be found to have its origin in inflam- 

 mation, caused by one large or many small bladder-like 

 swellings on the under sides of the tongue, frequently 

 extending its whole length. 



Remedy. — If these bladders are fully charged with 

 matter, they should be opened with a lancet, from one 

 end to the other, which generally puts an end to the com- 

 })laint, and the swelling will quickly subside. Should any 

 degree of fever remain, a few doses of the cooling pre- 

 scription mentioned at page 30 should be administered. 



BITTEN TONGUE. 



It often happens that horses bite their tongues. This 

 takes place generally during sleep. If the wound be slight, 

 it will heal of its own accord ; but when of large extent, 

 veterinary aid must be called in, as it would be unsafe for a 

 person not thoroughly acquainted with pathology to attempt 

 a cure. 



VIVES, OR SWELLINGS IN THE SUBMAXILLARY GLANDS. 



During catarrh it is no uncommon occurrence for these 

 glands to become enlarged, and also after strangles. In such 

 cases, stimulating embrocations may be used, which generally 

 relieve them ; or they may, in most instances, subside, after 

 the cause which has induced the enlargement has ceased. 

 We would on no account allow operations to be performed 

 for their removal. 



These swellings are readily distinguished from those 

 which accompany glanders, by their being, for the most part, 

 larger, less distinct, and occupying the centre of the space 

 between the jaws, and in never adhering to the jawbones, 

 as in glanders. 



