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==Introduction==

==Description==

Acute or chronic inflammation of the [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] usually secondary to an infectious, physical, chemical or metabolic cause.

Acute or chronic inflammation of the [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] usually secondary to an infectious, physical, chemical or metabolic cause.

Infectious causes include [[Feline Calicivirus|calicivirus]], [[Feline Herpesvirus 1|feline herpesvirus]], panleukopanenia, [[Fungi|fungal]], necrotising [[stomatitis]] and [[Leptospirosis - Cats and Dogs|leptospirosis]]. Physical causes may be irritation from [[Periodontal Disease|periodontal disease]], foreign bodies and trauma. Metabolic causes such as [[Kidney Renal Failure - Pathology#Uraemia|uraemia]], vitamin deficiencies and hypoparathyoidism can also be responsible.  

Infectious causes include [[Feline Calicivirus|calicivirus]], [[Feline Herpesvirus 1|feline herpesvirus]], panleukopanenia, [[Fungi|fungal]], necrotising [[stomatitis]] and [[Leptospirosis - Cats and Dogs|leptospirosis]]. Physical causes may be irritation from [[Periodontal Disease|periodontal disease]], foreign bodies and trauma. Metabolic causes such as [[Uraemia|uraemia]], vitamin deficiencies and hypoparathyoidism can also be responsible.  

Additionally heavy metal poisoning and other chemicals can cause glossitis.

Additionally heavy metal poisoning and other chemicals can cause glossitis.

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.

<big><b>Also see [[Glossitis, Ulcerative]]</b></big>

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==References==

==References==

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

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

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