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evidence of pain and fever, looseness of the teeth, which 

 are encircled by deposits of tartar, evidence of pain on 

 pressure, refusal of food, &c. The tooth is somewhat 

 raised, and the gum inflamed, as the result of disease in 

 the fang. Treatmcftt consists of extraction, cleansing 

 the mouth by antiseptic fluids as " Sanitas," &c. &c., and 

 paying attention to the diet, exercise, and general welfare 

 of the patient. When profuse bleeding follows extrac- 

 tion, a suitable plug of cotton wool steeped in a solution 

 of alum or sulphate of iron will be usually sufficient. 



Abscess of the Jaw, vulgarly known as Canker of 

 the Mouthy results from neglect of the conditions essential 

 to heaUh, which leads to extensive caries and abscess of 

 the fang of the tooth. Removal of the tooth is usually 

 sufficient to liberate the pus ; but in protracted cases the 

 bone of the jaw swells, and the gums assume a spongy 

 condition, with a liability to bleed profusely, causing 

 high fever, salivation and inability to take food. These 

 states may result in the discharge of matter by a 

 fistulous opening. 



Treatment, — Evacuate unopened abscesses ; remove 

 diseased teeth, and dress the parts regularly with 

 astringent lotions, or simply " Sanitas " Fluid. Wash 

 out the mouth also with the latter to remove the fcetor 

 and sweeten the breath ; and use a plug saturated in 

 "Sanitas" for the cavity from which the tooth has 

 been removed. Good food with stimulants and tonics 

 will be required to restore the health and spirits of the 

 patient. 



Glossitis, or Lrflam^nation of the Tongue, arises from 

 punctures, bruises, scalding with hot food, the action of 

 caustics, &c. Swelling and protruding of the organ 

 from the mouth, profuse salivation, and probable soreness 

 of the throat, with high fever, are the general signs. 



Treatment. — Perfect quietness is essential. Syringe 

 the mouth frequently with a solution of alum, or use an 

 electuary as directed. 



Wounds of the Tongue, incised or piuictured, may 

 be treated with astringent lotions thrown into the mouth 

 by a syringe. During this treatment the animal must 



