CHAPTER II. 
DISEASES OF THE TEETH, MOUTH AND THROAT. 
Under this head we will consider everything of import- 
lance in connection with these organs, aside from those af- 
fections of the throat, which are intimately connected with, 
and have a direct bearing upon the air passages. 
SHARP, IRREGULAR, UNEVEN AND ELONGATED TEETH. 
Hither of these are worthy of our careful attention, for 
they often prevent a horse from properly masticating his 
food, and in some instances make eating a very difficult 
‘accomplishment. 
Cause—T hese irregularties are usually produced by a re- 
‘tention of the milk teeth beyond the time whenthey should 
‘be shed, by the uneven wearing away of the permanent 
‘teeth in masticating hard food, and through a lack of prop- 
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rer occlusion. 
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HOW TO KNOW 
THEM. 
A sight of the 
animal when try- 
ing to eatin con- 
nection with an 
examination of the 
teeth is sufficient. 
