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Disorders of the Horse's Mouth
  by Robert N. Oglesby DVM

Introduction

Introduction » Problems Chewing » Excessive Salivation » Sores / Odor » Gingivitis » Swelling of the Jaw and Face » Bitting Problems » More Info 

It is not surprising that mouth problems are common in the horse. Horses prefer to chew up to 16 hours a day and an important conduit for communication between horse and rider is the horse's mouth. Problems associated with the mouth are difficult chewing, excessive salivation, odor, swelling of the face and jaw, biting and behavioural problems, weight loss, choke, and genetic disorders like parrot mouth that may diminish the breeding value of a horse.

This article discusses these symptoms and conditions and how they might relate to diseases of the horse's mouth including the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). For information on examination of the mouth, anatomy, floating and performance dental procedures of the horses mouth see, Dentistry and Floating the Teeth of Horses.
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      ~Last Updated: September 08, 2009;

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