CHAPTER III. 



DISEASES OF THE MOUTH, TEETH, SALIVARY 

 GLANDS AND GULLET. 



I. The Mouth and Teeth. 



1. Irritation When Shedding Milk Teeth. 



This trouble is generally at its worst when the horse is 

 between the ages of three and four years. 



Causes. — It is the result of shedding the temporary teeth. 

 Symptoms. — There is a 

 general weakness accom- 

 panied by a tendency to 

 sweat easily. He feels poorly ty 

 and becomes gaunt and thin. 

 The hair stands up, and pre- 

 sents a rough appearance. 

 The bowels are costive, as 

 indicated by oats almost ^ 



Whole being found in the Fig. 6.— A Common Symptom of 



manure. Irritation. 



Treatment. — Make a thorough examination of the teeth 

 both front and back — for shells and caps, and if any be found 

 remove them with a pincers or forceps. Give the following 

 mild laxative : 



Raw Linseed Oil l / 2 pint 



in a drench. Feed on soft food, using the following tonic 

 powder: 



Ground Gentian Root % pound. 



Ground Sulphate of Iron J4 pound. 



Mix thoroughly and give a dessertspoonful twice a day in 

 the feed or on the tongue. 



2. Lampas. 



Lampas is common in young horses. Strictly speaking 

 it is not a disease, being simply the result of irritation of the 

 gums. 



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