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===Clinical Signs===
===Clinical Signs===
Include drooling, bleeding, dysphagia, a reddened, swollen and ulcerated tongue edge in the case of [[Periodontal Disease|periodontal disease]].
Include drooling, bleeding, dysphagia, a reddened, swollen and ulcerated tongue edge in the case of [[Periodontal Disease|periodontal disease]].
A foreign body may be visualised under the tongue (they may become embedded so that they cannot be palpated).
A foreign body may be visualised under the tongue (they may become embedded so that they cannot be palpated) or an acute swelling in the case of insect stings.
In chronic ulcerative glossitis there may be a thick, malodourous brown discharge.
===Definitive Diagnosis===
===Definitive Diagnosis===
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.