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tion. A tooth striving to push through the gums at one end, 

 and to fasten its fangs :it the other, is a serious matter, and it 

 should be aided in its upward course by cutting the gums. The 

 mouth should be often examined, and wherever a tooth is try- 

 to push its way through, with a sharp knife, cut from the bas(i 

 of the tooth to the point. If this is not done, inflammation will 

 often extend to the throat, the head, and the eyes. The inflamed 

 condition of the mouth, constantly tends to sour stomach. The 

 practice of putting out the colt to pasture, and leaving him for 

 weeks to take care of himself, is to be severely condemned. In 

 this time, he may lay the foundation, and we know that 

 thousands of colts do thus lay the foundation of serious diseases 

 of after life. The colt should be often visited, examined, and 

 handled, if you desire a sound or reliable horse. Pasture is best 

 for him in summer, but will not excuse neglect. In winter 

 keep him warmly and comfortably housed, give provender, m t 

 feed, a few oats, roots, and other light diet, but no solid, heating 

 food. Keep a little salt where he can easily get at it, and occa- 

 sionally put half a dose of sulphur in his feed. Good wood 

 ashes, put often in the bottom of the manger, will neutralize 

 the sour stomach. Toothache we believe to be very common 

 among horses, not alone from decayed teeth, but from biting 

 pebbles, grit, etc., in the food, and from hard substances getting 

 between the teeth. The head is often carried on one side, or 

 pressed against the wall, saliva dribbles from the lips, the food 

 is allowed to fall from the mouth. One day the horse eats little, 

 and is low spirited ; the next day he makes up for both, show 

 ing the same condition as in men. If the symptoms continually 

 grow worse, the teeth should be examined, and the decayed one 

 removed. If the breath is hot and offensive, the saliva thick 

 and stringy, give sulphur, four ounces; if possible, an ounce of 

 "jimson seed." Put ashes in the manger, as directed for colts. 



