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DISEASES OF THE TONGUE. 



TONGUE BLADDERS. 



Symptoms. — A careful groom will occasionally ex- 

 amine the interior of the mouth of horses under his 

 charge. If he notices any swelling of the tongue, he 

 must ascertain from whence it proceeds ; or his at- 

 tention may be directed to this organ by a discharge 

 of ropy saliva from the sides of the mouth. This 

 will be found to have its origin in inflamimation, caused 

 by one large or many small bladder-like swellings on 

 the under sides of the tongue, frequently extending 

 its whole length. 



Remedy. — If these bladders are fully charged Vv^ith 

 matter, they should be opened with a lancet, which 

 generally puts an end to the complaint, and the 

 swelling will quickly subside. Should any degree of 

 fever remain, an alterative powder should be given 

 daily in mash, composed as follows : — 



Sulphur pulv. • • • 3 drachms, 

 Nitrate of potash ... 4 drachms, 

 Rhubarb pulv. ... 2 drachms. 



BITTEN TONGUE. 



It often happens that horses bite their tongues. 

 If the wound be slight, it will heal of its own accord ; 

 but when of large extent, veterinary aid must be called 

 in, as it would be unsafe for a person not thoroughly 

 acquainted with pathology to attempt a cure. 



VIVES, OR SWELLINGS IN THE SUBMAXILLARY GLANDS. 



During catarrh it is no uncommon occurrence for 

 these glands to become enlarged, and also after 

 strangles. In such cases, stimulating embrocations 

 may be used, which generally relieve them ; or they 



