. The homœopathic veterinary doctor, giving the history, means of prevention, and symptoms of all diseases of the horse, ox, sheep, hog, dog, cat, poultry and birds, and the most approved methods of treatment. Veterinary medicine. THE HORSE THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. SALIVARY CALCULI. These are masses usually composed of phosphate and carbonate of lime mingled with animal matter, which form in the glands that pass over the margin of the jaw below the ear, or in the glands beneath these, or in those wliich are under the tongue. A grain of oats, barley or wheat may have lodged in the duct, and have f
. The homœopathic veterinary doctor, giving the history, means of prevention, and symptoms of all diseases of the horse, ox, sheep, hog, dog, cat, poultry and birds, and the most approved methods of treatment. Veterinary medicine. THE HORSE THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. SALIVARY CALCULI. These are masses usually composed of phosphate and carbonate of lime mingled with animal matter, which form in the glands that pass over the margin of the jaw below the ear, or in the glands beneath these, or in those wliich are under the tongue. A grain of oats, barley or wheat may have lodged in the duct, and have formed the nucleus of a calculus. Symptonts.—Enlargement of the ducts which lead from the glands, due to accumu- lations of saliva which the obstruction pre- vents from passing out; matter inay fonn and burst out; chewing and swallowing are more or less impeded. Treatment.—A skillful operator .may remove the calculus by surgical meau'^, bring the lips of the cut together, and sew and plaster it evenly. If this be poorly done, salivary fistula (see below) will prob- ably ensue. If the calculus forms at the mouth of the duct, the duct may be expanded and the obstruction be removed with forceps. In mild cases a cure may be effected by pushing the calculus into the mouth by manipula- tions along the outside, over the obstructed part of the Seat of Salivary Calculus ani>- Fistula. rt, Salivary Gland. 5, Duct, in which Calculi form, c, rf, ^, /, ^, Muscles o£- Mastication. SALIVARY FISTULA. This is a tube-like sore which opens into the salivary gland at a point where the latter passes over the angle of the jaw. It is caused by some obstruction in the gland, or by a wouiid, and if neglected is difficult to cure. Symptoms.—Discharge of clear, limpid saliva from the sore, especially when the animal is chewing; impairment of digestion and- general Treatment.—Keep the head elevated, tying the halter to both sides of the stall to prevent rubbing of the sore. Giv
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