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tushes and grinders, and instances frequently occur of 

 the hone likewise being so injured that portions of it have 

 been torn away. It may be well conceived the very grea\/ 

 pain this must occasion to the poor animal. Those ^vho 

 have had even a very slight inflammation of the gums, will 

 readily have an idea of its sufferings. 



Ever}' man of feeling will make it his first study to see 

 that the bit fits the mouth of his horse properly, and that 

 it in no way can injure either the sides of the mouth or 

 palate. Even his own comfort ought to dictate this ; for 

 no horse can perform his work pleasantly while he is suffer- 

 ing from an irritation in the mouth. 



When the owner of a horse finds that the bone of the 

 jhw is injured, he should immediately apply to a veterinary 

 surgeon ; but wounds and ulcers may be cured without the 

 aid of a practitioner. The most simple remedies are 

 tincture of myrrh, diluted in an equal proportion of water. 

 The parts should be frequently washed with this ; or, dis- 

 solve an ounce of alum in a quart of water, and use it as a 

 wash. If the wound has become a settled ulcer, and looks 

 foul in the edges, then it should be touched with lunar 

 caustic, or with the liquid nitrate of silver, which will 

 stimulate it and cause it to heal. At the same time the 

 above wash should be applied to the parts. It will be 

 proper to give a dose or two of the laxative mentioned at 

 page 30, in the case of Farcy. 



DISEASES OF THE TONGUE. 



TONGUE BLADDERS. 



Symptoms. — A careful groom will occasionally examine 

 the interior of the mouth of horses under his charge. If 

 he notices any swelling of the tongue, he must ascertain 

 from whence it proceeds ; or his attention may be directed 



