DISEASES OF THE TONGUE. 
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tushes and grinders, and instances frequently occur of 
the bone likewise being so injured that portions of it have 
been torn away. It may be well conceived the very great 
pam this must occasion to the poor animal. Those who 
have had even a very slight inflammation of the gums, will 
readily have an idea of its sufferings. 
Every man of feeling will make it his first study to see 
that the bit fits the mouth of his horse properly, and that 
it in no way can injure either the sides of the mouth or 
palate. Even his own comfort ought to dictate this; for 
no horse can perform his work pleasantly while he is suffer¬ 
ing from an irritation in the mouth. 
When the owner of a horse finds that the bone of the 
jaw is injured, he should immediately apply to a veterinary 
surgeon ; but wounds and ulcers may be cured without the 
aid of a practitioner. The most simple remedies are 
tincture of myrrh, diluted in an equal proportion of water. 
The parts should be frequently washed with this ; or, dis¬ 
solve an ounce of alum in a quart of water, and use it as a 
wash. If the wound has become a settled ulcer, and looks 
foul in the edges, then it should be touched with lunar 
caustic,^ or with the liquid nitrate of silver, which will 
stimulate it and cause it to heal. At the same time the 
above wash should be applied to the parts It will be 
proper to give a dose or two of the laxative mentioned at 
page 30, in the case of Farcy. 
DISEASES OF THE TONGUE. 
TONGUE BLADDERS. 
Symptoms. —A careful groom will occasionally examine 
the interior of the mouth of horses under his charge. Ii 
he notices any swelling of the tongue, he must ascertain 
from whence it proceeds ; or his attention may be directed 
