Diseases of the Digestive System. 185 
evidence of pain and fever, looseness of the teeth, which 
are encircled by deposits of tartar, evidence of pain on 
pressure, refusal of food, &c. The tooth is somewhat 
raised, and the gum inflamed, as the result of disease in 
the fang. Treatment consists of extraction, cleansing 
the mouth by antiseptic fluids as ‘‘ Sanitas,” &c. &c., and 
paying attention to the diet, exercise, and general welfare 
of the patient. When profuse bleeding follows extrac- 
tion, a suitable plug of cotton wool steeped in a solution 
of alum or sulphate of iron will be usually sufficient. 
Abscess of the Jaw, vulgarly known as Canker of 
the Afouth, results from neglect of the conditions essential 
to health, which leads to extensive caries and abscess of 
the fang of the tooth. Removal of the tooth is usually 
sufficient to liberate the pus ; but in protracted cases the 
bone of the jaw swells, and the gums assume a spongy 
condition, with a liability to bleed profusely, causing 
high fever, salivation and inability to take food. These 
states may result in the discharge of matter by a 
fistulous opening. 
Treatment.—Evacuate unopened abscesses; remove 
diseased teeth, and dress the parts regularly with 
astringent lotions, or simply “Sanitas” Fluid. Wash 
out the mouth also with the latter to remove the fcetor 
and sweeten the breath; and use a plug saturated in 
“Sanitas” for the cavity from which the tooth has 
been removed. Good food with stimulants and tonics 
will be required to restore the health and spirits of the 
patient. : 
Glossitis, or Jnjlammation of the Tongue, arises from 
punctures, bruises, scalding with hot food, the action of 
caustics, &c. Swelling and protruding of the organ 
from the mouth, profuse salivation, and probable soreness 
of the throat, with high fever, are the general signs. 
Treatment.—Perfect quietness is essential. Syringe 
the mouth frequently with a solution of alum, or use an 
electuary as directed. 
Wounds of the Tongue, incised or punctured, may 
be treated with astringent lotions thrown into the mouth 
by a syringe. During this treatment the animal must 
