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as do the lips, ropy saliva escapes from the mouth, and there are the 

 other clinical signs of inflammation. 



Outline the treatment. 



On account of the great number of blood-vessels in this region, 

 little or no treatment is required. 



Chlorate of potash is specific for mouth and throat inflamma- 

 tions; it can be given in an electuary or as a gargle, in which case 

 it can be syringed into the mouth. 



Some slight astringent wash, as a mild solution of argentum 

 nitrate, may be indicated. In most cases potassium nitrate in the 

 drinking-water is beneficial, as it is cooling. 



In the horse, as a rule, this trouble is only superficial; the diet 

 should consist mostly of soft, sloppy food. 



GLOSSITIS. 



What is glossitis ? 



It is an inflammation of the mucous membrane and substance 

 of the tongue, characterized by an interference with the function 

 of that organ. 



Give the morbid anatomy. 



The appearance of the tongue is about the same as found in 

 stomatitis. In both of the inflammations, in the horse, we usually 

 find merely a superficial condition, which readily subsides under 

 proper treatment. 



What are the causes ? 



It is caused by irritating medicines, wounds of the tongue, and 

 the like, about the same as stomatitis, with which it is usually asso- 

 ciated. It is often seen when the animal is turned out early in the 

 spring, before the young grass is well up. 



Give the symptoms: 



They are about the same as stomatitis, except that the tongue 

 often projects from the mouth, and the tip may be dark-colored. 



Give the treatment of glossitis. 



The use of non-irritating disinfectants, and about the same 

 drugs as are used in stomatitis; solutions of alum, boric acid, potas- 

 sium chlorate, zinc sulphate, etc. 



