DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE ORGANS. 



These include the Lips, Tongue and Teeth, the Pharynx, 



the Esophagus, the Stomach, the large and small 



Intestines, the Liver and other Glands, 



and the Peritoneum. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE TONGUE AND MOUTH. 



Cause. — This is generally the result of a most pernicious 

 practice of some horsemen of giving Gin and Turpentine 

 (for some supposed disease) in their undiluted form ; or 

 oftener, perhaps, by the administration of very potent medi- 

 cines in their pure state. The fiery liquid is poured down 

 the animal's throat heedless of consequences, and it is well 

 if the mischief does not extend from the throat to the 

 stomach, producing gastritis. The prescriptions of the 

 Veterinary Surgeon should be strictly followed, or much 

 damage may ensue. 



Symptoms. — There is an unusual redness of the tongue 

 and mouth, the lips are constantly in motion up and down, 

 and saliva in large quantities flows from them. Now and 

 then smacking of the lips is heard. After some time the 

 tongue is inflamed and swollen. Food is rejected, as the 

 animal is in no condition to masticate or swallow. 



Treatment. — Smear the tongue and lips with the follow- 

 ing: borax pulverized one ounce, glycerine or honey six 

 ounces. If the stomach be suspected of injury from poison 

 contained in those abominations called condition powders, 

 take of sulphuric ether two ounces, tinct. of opium two 



