EYE-TEETH. S49 



De9t:ription, and Method of Removal. 



side. The method of cure is to cut them off, 

 and rub the parts ^\ith a little salt. The day after 

 they may be dressed with (No. 156, p. 247), if 

 any soreness remains. 



CHAP. XLVI. 



WOLVES-TEETH, BY SOME CALLED EYE-TEETH. 



This is a small tooth appearing on the upper 

 jaw, at the distance of about half an inch, or an 

 inch, from the grinders ; sometimes on one side, 

 and at other times on both sides. These teeth are 

 seldom found in young horses; but old horses 

 are sometimes subject to them. They are sup- 

 posed to affect the eyes at different times ; they 

 must be removed either by the application of a 

 hammer and chissel made for the purpose, or by 

 filing them down level with the gums. 



