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so that the sore part will not be so likely to be 

 reinjured by the animal's "taking hold." 



It is well to emphasize what has already been 

 stated, that the front grinders should be kept in 

 condition, so that they can inflict no injury to 

 the cheeks, by having them thoroughly beveled 

 or rounded off with the tooth rasp. This does no 

 harm, provided it is done in a rational way, and 

 is frequently of much benefit in preventing in- 

 jury to the lining of the cheeks. 



