DisBASBS OF the; dige^stive; organs. 53 



Inflammation of I/ining of the Mouth, This is scientifically 

 called STOMATITIS. It is an inflammation of the mucous membrane lin- 

 ing the mouth, and is produced by irritating medicines, foods, or other 

 substances. The symptoms are swelling of the mouth, which is hot and 

 painful to the touch ; copious discharge of saliva ; mucous membrane 

 reddened; sometimes ulcers appearing. 



What to Do. The treatment is simple, soft feed alone often being 

 all that is necessary In some cases it may be advisable to use a wash 

 of chlorate of potash, borax or alum, about one-half ounce to a pint of 

 water. Hay should be fed steamed, and all other foods in soft condi- 

 tion. 



Inflammation of the Tongue. The true name is glossitis and 

 is very similar to stomatitis, generally exists with it and due to same 

 causes. The treatment is the same. If it is caused by injuries to the 

 tongue which are severe enough to produce lacerations or abcesses, call 

 an expert. 



Excessive Saliva. Ptyalism or salivation is an excessive secretion 

 of saliva. Often seen as a symptom of irregular teeth, inflammation of 

 mouth or tongue, or use of such medicines as lobelia, and mercury. Some 

 foods produce it, as clover, particularly second crop ; wheat chaff or corn- 

 cobs lodged in the mouth. When cause is removed, usually the trouble 

 ends. Alum water may be applied to the mouth with a sponge. 



Pharyngitis. This is inflammation of the lining of the pharynx 

 (back part of the mouth). Generally accompanied by stomatitis, glos- 

 sitis, or laryngitis. When mostly confined to pharnyx, there are fever 

 symptoms, difficulty in swallowing ; soreness over larnyx (large ring of 

 windpipe); increased flow of saliva ; difficulty of swallowing liquids and 

 cough only when trying to drink. 



What to Do. Give chlorate of potash in half ounce doses three or 

 four times a day. Mix with licorice root powder and honey and give 

 with a strong spoon or wooden paddle. Borax or alum in same size 

 doses may be given suspended in warm water, if the chlorate of potash 

 is rot handy. 



Paralysis of the Throat. This is properly called Paralysis of the 

 Pharnyx, and is one of the most stubborn diseases of the horse. The 

 horse is unable to eat ; manger contains saliva and frothy food that has 

 returned through the nose ; horse has anxious countenance ; pulse, respi- 

 ration, and temperature, at first about the same as in health ; animal 

 tries to eat or drink but unable to do so ; if water is offered the animal 



