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irritation extends from the sixth molar into the fauces and larynx, 

 and as a result a cough is produced. The cough, as a rule, is more 

 severe in the morning, when the animal begins to feed. 



Treatment. — Examine the mouth thoroughly, and if it is 

 found that the temporary tooth is not being shed in proper man- 

 ner, it should be removed. A small pair of forceps will move 

 these very easily. Many young cattle have been sacrificed from 

 this cause. They have starved in the midst of plenty. It is some- 

 times necessary in removing the tooth to use the mouth speculum. 

 Six drachms of aloes should be given, and the animal thrown off 

 work, if possible, until the jDrocess of dentition is completed. A 

 run at grass is very beneficial. If the gums are red and swollen, 

 they should be lanced. The treatment of tooth cough is similar 

 to that of dentition fever, with the exception that two drachm 

 doses of the bicarbonate of soda should be given three times a 

 day. The mouth should be gargled with a solution of the borate 

 of soda or alum. 



WOLF TEETH 



Are small supernumerary teeth, which make their appearance 

 just anterior to the first molar. They have been supposed to 

 cause serious disease of the eye and even blindness; but they can 

 produce no inconvenience. The invitation of teething might pos- 

 sibly cause a very slight irritation of the eye. If it is decided to 

 remove them, a small pair of forceps should be used. The old way 

 of nocking them off at the crown does no good whatever. 



DISEASE OF THE PHARYNX AND OESOPHAGUS. 



Post Pharyngeal Abscess. — This abscess is located in the 

 cartilaginous division of the guttural pouch. It is seldom met 

 with, but is occasionally associated with strangles. When it does 

 occur there will be difficulty in the act of deglutition. It fills up 

 the posterior nairs, draws up the vellum pendulum palati, and 

 causes the animal to breathe through the mouth. This can 

 scarcely be diagnosed except by a surgeon, and opening the 

 abscess should not be undertaken except by a surgeon. 



