DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. 169 



What is the treatment ? 



About the only treatment used is the application of a wide 

 strap around the neck to keep the animal from arching the neck, 

 but this is objectionable, as it may produce dilatation, etc., of the 

 oesophagus, choking, narrowing of the trachea, etc. 



IRREGULAK TEETH. 



What irregularities of the molar teeth may be seen ? 



The molar teeth, on account of not having an equal wearing on 

 the table, have sharp points or projections on the outside of the 

 upper jaw and the inside of the lower jaw. 



Give the treatment. 



These roughened edges should be filed down or cut off. 

 Do not smooth the rest of the tooth, as it is natural for them 

 to be roughened, so as to perform mastication properly. 



STOMATITIS. 



Give the synonym. 



Commonly called bags. 



Define the same. 



It is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth, 

 characterized principally by salivation. 



What is morbid anatomy? 



The mucous membrane of the mouth is reddened, swollen, and 

 somewhat dry at first; soon secretion takes place, causing a moisture 

 of the parts; the secretion, admixed with saliva, often flows from the 

 mouth. The superficial form is the one mostly met with in the 

 horse. 



Give the causes. 



It may be due to direct injuries, as a curb-bit, irregular teeth, 

 irritating drenches, or irritating drugs, as the chewing of a ball of 

 chloral hydrate. Food undergoing decomposition by locating in a 

 decayed tooth. The action of microorganisms may also be a cause. 



What are the symptoms? 



Stomatitis interferes with prehension and mastication, and thus 

 there is a loss of appetite, the mucous membrane becomes swollen, 



