. Common diseases of farm animals. Veterinary medicine. IRREGULARITIES OF THE TEETH 199 the feed. "When all of the molars are in this condition, a nibbing sound may be noted when the animal is masticating hay. After attempting to chew the hay, it may be dropped from the mouth. Innutrition always occurs. The treatment consists in feeding chops and soft feeds. Dental Diseases.—Inflammation of the alveolar periosteum is a common dental disease in domestic animals. This is an inflammation of the alveolar dental membrane that fixes the tooth in the tooth Fig. 57.—Fistula of jaw. This
. Common diseases of farm animals. Veterinary medicine. IRREGULARITIES OF THE TEETH 199 the feed. "When all of the molars are in this condition, a nibbing sound may be noted when the animal is masticating hay. After attempting to chew the hay, it may be dropped from the mouth. Innutrition always occurs. The treatment consists in feeding chops and soft feeds. Dental Diseases.—Inflammation of the alveolar periosteum is a common dental disease in domestic animals. This is an inflammation of the alveolar dental membrane that fixes the tooth in the tooth Fig. 57.—Fistula of jaw. This condition was the result of neglected treatment of decayed teeth. Injuries to the gums and cracks or fissures in the tooth are the common causes. Caries or tooth decay is not uncommon. The predisposing factor is a poor quality of enamel and dentine. The process of decay is assisted by micro organisms. The early symptoms may escape notice. Slobbering, masti- cating on one side, holding the head to one side, retained masses of food in the mouth and a disagreeable odor frequently occur. Caries may be indicated at first by a dark spot on the table of the tooth, later by a cavity. In horses, inflammation of the. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Craig, Robert Alexander, 1872-. Philadelphia London, J. B. Lippincott company
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