. Dadd's theory and practice of veterinary medicine and surgery. Veterinary medicine. DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE ORGANS. 161 ailments a foul, sloughy, carious sore upon the roof of his mouth. This may be said to be the fruits of the removal of lampas. Supposing that the existence of lampas is owing to the teeth, surely the teeth should be removed, and not the bars of the mouth. In cutting or burning away the lampas, we are mistaking the effect for the cause. If it be contended that lampas do not owe their production to the irritation of teething, then I should like to be informed what does give
. Dadd's theory and practice of veterinary medicine and surgery. Veterinary medicine. DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE ORGANS. 161 ailments a foul, sloughy, carious sore upon the roof of his mouth. This may be said to be the fruits of the removal of lampas. Supposing that the existence of lampas is owing to the teeth, surely the teeth should be removed, and not the bars of the mouth. In cutting or burning away the lampas, we are mistaking the effect for the cause. If it be contended that lampas do not owe their production to the irritation of teething, then I should like to be informed what does give rise to them; and, let what will give rise to them, I do not imagine there is any veterinarian hardy enough. BURNING A HOBSE'S MOUTH FOE LAMPAS. (A cruel and unnecessary operation.) to contend that the cause resides in the palate, and becomes re- moved by the hot iron. Those who are entering private practice, and find themselves compelled, at all times, to belie their con- sciences by the performance of unnecessary operations to please their employers, may be told that burning out lampas is, after all, preferable to lancing or cutting the bars; for, unless the palative artery is wounded, very little blood is obtained by stabbing the mouth; and the wounding of this vessel, which will certainly take place, should the punctures be made along the sides of the palate, or extend forward beyond the fourth bar from the front teeth, is not always a very safe ; It is an unfortunate occurrence that men can be found who will perform barbarous and unnecessary operations just to please their employers. If men were true to themselves and their profession, neither threats nor promises of reward would tempt them to prac- 11 ,. 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 Dadd, George H. , b. 1813. [from o
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