CHAPTER III. 
stomatitis. disorders of the teeth. congestion and 
inflammation of the temporal glands. 
Stomatitis or Inflammation of the Mouth. 
Ca2ises. — A result of impaired nutrition due to enfeebled diges- 
tive power, local irritation, contact with acrid plants, etc. 
Symptoms. — Loss of appetite which may be actual or only 
apparent owing to the soreness of the mouth, an investigation of 
which reveals in the early stages increased redness but later on 
actual sores. The condition is generally attended by constipation. 
Treatment : Local. — If the animal will permit, wash the mouth 
out with permanganate of potash, 2 grains to the pint, or alum 
I drachm to the pint, or borax i o grains to the ounce, or chlorate of 
potash 10 grains to the ounce; failing this the same remedies 
reduced to half the above strength must be brought into contact with 
the inflamed surfaces through the drinking water. The addition of 
a little sugar may entice the animal to take it. Borax and chlorate 
of potash in equal parts mixed with sugar or honey is perhaps the 
most tasteless and may be rubbed in the mouth every hour. 
General. — Plenty of fresh gruel and soft food ; keep the bowels 
regular, and give tonics (Part III, Formulae 39 to 46). 
Disorders and Irregularities of the Teeth. 
Causes. — A frequent cause of trouble is the formation of tumours 
which are simply due to an abnormal and excessive development of 
parts of the teeth. Thev may assume considerable dimensions. 
Owing to their interference with the process of mastication, great 
loss of condition may ensue. It is one of the causes of indigestion,, 
colic and debility. 
Symptoms. — Difficulty in mastication ; very often half masticated 
food is dropped from the mouth ; general unthriftiness. 
Treatment. — The only method of any avail is removal by opera- 
tion. The animal to be operated on must be made to assume the 
recumbent position, be properly secured ; a gag having been applied, 
the mouth should be carefully inspected. The growths may be 
