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masticating it, thereby causing chronic indigestion. He will also 

 flinch when reined, causing great annoyance to his rider or driver. 



Such irregularities can be easily detected by an examination 

 of the animal's mouth with the hand; when found, the sharp edges 

 must be removed by the use of a float . 



Decayed teeth. 



All teeth are apt to decay, such decay being generally due to 

 an injury. 



A decayed tooth will be found in one of the following conditions: 

 Split, broken, or shorter than the surrounding ones, and having a 

 fetid odor. The opposing tooth in the opposite jaw is often found 

 to be elongated. 



Symptoms of irregularities in teeth. — Quidding of the food, holding 

 the head to one side while masticating food or drinking water, 

 slobbering, chronic catarrh, fetid breath, swelling of the maxilla 

 in the neighborhood of the teeth, general unthrifty appearance, etc. 



Treatment. — A diseased tooth must be extracted, and an elongated 

 one must be shortened to correspond with its fellows. 



SPASM OF THE DIAPHRAGM THUMPS. 



Caused by severe exertion. 



Symptoms. — In the region of the lower part of the left flank, near 

 the border of the false ribs, will be observed shocks which, at times, 

 shake the whole body; they are usually accompanied by a short, 

 jerking expiration, and by a dull, thumping sound which is heard 

 at a distance of several paces. The trouble may be followed by 

 inflammation of the lungs or by founder. 



Treatment. — Absolute quiet and fresh air free from draughts. 



Give the following: Aromatic spirits ammonia 2 ounces, water 1 

 pint. Or, sweet spirits of niter 2 ounces, fid. ext. belladonna 2 

 drams, water to make 1 pint. Either mixture may be repeated in 

 one hour if necessar}^. 



If inflammation of the lungs or founder follows, treat accordingly. 

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