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while the gums, which may probably be red and inflamed, 

 should be freely lanced and scarified. Sometimes the energetic 

 application of a sharp tooth-rasp will remove the shell-like 

 growths of one or more of the temporary molar teeth, the 

 presence of which growth will be sufficient to cause a disturb- 

 ance to the health of the animal. 



Many of these cases are of a puzzling character, especially 

 to young practitioners, who cannot be too cautious before pro- 

 nouncing an opinion. Certain writers have designated the 

 state in question as that of '■'■ hreeding Strangles" — an opinion 

 by no means very flattering to their practical skill, if by it they 

 mean a peculiar or specific fever which terminates in Abscess 

 of the sub-maxillary space. 



Should the state of the animal not improve from lancing 

 the gums or removing the temporary teeth, recourse must be 

 had to other means — such as counter-irritation to the cheeks 

 and to the sub-maxillary region. The best agent for the purpose 

 is the Biniodide of Mercury mixed with lard, in the proportion 

 of half a drachm of the drug to an ounce of lard. A little of 

 this should be rubbed upon the cheeks, immediately over the 

 fangs of the molar teeth, and also within the sub-maxillary 

 space. The irritant is to be repeated until soreness of the 

 skin is produced. • 



The best remedies, in general, to administer internally are 

 Sesquichloride of Iron, and Tincture of Capsicum — the former 

 of which may be administered in 2-drachm doses mixed with 

 half a pint of water, and given every morning ; and the latter 

 in 2-drachm doses of the 1st dilution, mixed with a like quan- 

 tity of water, and given every night. 



Diet. — The diet should consist of boiled oats and bran, 

 carrots, swede turnips, and hay. Should the animal refuse 



