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== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

This condition can occur in all species, but this article will focus on dogs and cats.

This condition can occur in all species, but this article will focus on dogs and cats.

== Treatment and Control ==  

== Treatment and Control ==  

The primary cause should be treated in order to treat this condition. Meanwhile, supportive treatment is required such as soft food or a feeding tube in cats. Cats will need to be groomed regularly as they are not able to do this themselves. [[Antibiotics]] may be given to prevent secondary infection. The tongue will heal eventually, but takes time and the cat may lose lots of condition.  

The primary cause should be treated in order to treat this condition. Meanwhile, supportive treatment is required such as soft food or a feeding tube in cats. Cats will need to be groomed regularly as they are not able to do this themselves. [[Antibiotics]] may be given to prevent secondary infection. The tongue will heal eventually, but takes time and the cat may lose lots of condition.  

== References ==

== References ==

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{{Lisa Milella reviewed

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[[Category:Tongue_-_Pathology]][[Category:Oral Diseases - Cat]][[Category:Oral Diseases - Dog]]

[[Category:Tongue_-_Pathology]][[Category:Oral Diseases - Cat]][[Category:Oral Diseases - Dog]]

[[Category:Expert_Review - Small Animal]]

[[Category:Lisa Milella reviewed]]

[[Category:Waltham reviewed]]