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Careful examination of the entire mouth which the animal may resisit.

Careful examination of the entire mouth which the animal may resisit.

==Treatment==

==Treatment==

Involves treating the primary cause. Removal of any foreign objects or diseased teeth. Systemic antibiotics for bacterial causes. Debridement,0.12% chlorhexidine mouthwashes, lingual curettage (in the case of a deep foreign body) may also be used to treat glossitis. Nutritional support should be offered if required.

Involves treating the primary cause. Removal of any foreign objects or diseased teeth. Systemic antibiotics for bacterial causes. Debridement, 0.12% chlorhexidine mouthwashes, lingual curettage (in the case of a deep foreign body) may also be used to treat glossitis. Nutritional support should be offered if required.

 

==Prognosis==

==Prognosis==

==References==

==References==

Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual'''

Merck & Co (2008) '''The Merck Veterinary Manual'''