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part that is exposed instead of looking brown and dry, has rather 

 a whitish appearance and portions of the mucous membrane will 

 peel off and hang in shreds; the membrane may be dry but more 

 often it is covered with thinish mucus, and the animal continues 

 slavering — an injured tongue of course declares itself. In the 

 case of the natural primary form of glossitis, Mercurius cor. 3X is 

 an excellent remedy administered in frequent doses, say once 

 every three hours; the horse should be induced to gargle his 

 mouth voluntarily, if possible, in a weak, warm lotion of 

 Condy's Fluid, just sufficient being used to color the water a rich 

 magenta shade; if the animal will not do this of his own free will, 

 then the mouth should be freely syringed out with this lotion two 

 or three times a day, to keep it clean of the adhesive mucus and 

 to disinfect the organ. In cases that have been injured by some 

 caustic agent a cooling lotion, consisting of one part of common 

 vinegar with two of water, serves to counteract the chemical action 

 of an alkali and is also ver\^ acceptable to the patient; after some 

 relief is obtained, the healing of the inj ured parts will be much 

 facilitated by painting the organ b}- means of a camel's hair brush 

 with a lotion consisting of Calendula i part, Glycerme 2 parts and 

 water 3 parts. 



In the cases of glossitis which owe their origin to injuries 

 much depends upon the nature and extent of same; should the 

 organ be much torn it may be necessary to invoke the aid of a 

 surgeon; if a veterinarian is not available it would be wise policy 

 to seek to induce a medical man to do what he can by w^ay of sut- 

 uring and to advise the most desirable antiseptic dressing; the 

 operation is too delicate a one for a layman to attempt; conserva- 

 tive surgery is an absolute necessity in dealing with the tono-ue; 

 for ordinary cases of inj ury the dressing should consist of a lotion 

 of Arnica. S i part. Glycerine 2 parts and w^ater 6 parts, with 

 which the tongue must be frequentl}^ dressed. 



The food must, of course, consist of soft mashes and scalded 

 oats previously crushed; no hay or chaff; liquids would be better 

 if nutritious, such as linseed tea, milk, etc. 



PAROTITIS— INFLAMMATION OF PAROTID GLANDS. 



These glands are located behind the inferior maxillary jaw iDone 

 extending from the bottom of the ears downwards; in some horses, 



