Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-04
Philip & Minor.

The above named firm are regarded
as one of the most successful in the treatment of
all the ailments known to horsedom. Their
office is located at the foot of High street just
north of Mark Terrll's hosiery. Both the Dr's
are graduates Of the Toronto Veterinary College,
at Toronto, Canada, and established themselves
here in Jan. 1891, since which time their skill
mas been ably demonstrated time and again in
the various stables OF dine horses which Mineral
Point is noted. 1t is the intention OF these
gentlemen to establish in the near future an in
Urinary, which will be fitted up equal to the
best in the county, and will contain all modern
appliances known to the profession for the
treatment of all acute aud chronic diseases
making speciality of those given up by the
average practitioner, 1t will also contain
padded stalls, slings etc. Realizing the fact that
many horses suffered much from irregularities
OF the teeth, and that defective teeth are the
cause of numerous diseases aud dtsagreeable
habits, DR.. Philip has taken full course in den
tistry A horse has forty permanent teeth; their
temporary or colt teeth are twenty-four In mum.
Der and often are not shed at their proper time,
causing numerous diseases. Abnormal growths
are common and should be removed After
maturity the teet.. are forced into the mouth at
the rate Of about one-twelfh OF an inch each
year. From constant usage edges and rough
projections soon appear upon the molars, lac
Grating the tongue and cheeks torturing the
animal, which he shows by various signs Very
few horses, young or Old are free from them.
Should one tooth become defective from any
cause more will soon be implicated. Teeth
often become broken, exposing the softer struC
ture and nerves, causing toothache, liberation
and decay. Decayed molars are common, and
should be extracted, as they cause Necrosis, OF
the bone, Assesses Fstula OF the ] avs etc.
With these causes the horse becomes irritable,
may slobber toss his head, start or stop sud.
denly, shy tug at oue line, or refuse to take the
Bit "a common thing with trouer) coughs, eats
with difficulty which results In acute iudlges-
ton, gastritts. Inflammation OF the bowels, etc,
all resulting from the diseased condition of the
teeth, All Of these diseases can be cured and dis
agreeable habits overcome by scientific treat
ment The DIS. respond promptly to all calls
either day or night and make their charges
moderate. DR.. Philip was born at Sparta Can
ada, and has lived the greater portion Of his
time In that province lie commenced the
study Of his present profession, under DR.. II. II.
Eyeiy, at Il, Thomas, Ont, then completed his
studies at the Toronto Veterinary College, and
after graduating returned to st. Thomas and
went into partnership with his former instruc-
tor Mr.. Evely, where he remained for two years
coming 10 this city IN 1881 He Is q pleasant
gentleman, obliging aud courteous TO all. His
partner Mr.. Minor, was born ia New York state
aud like his partner he is a graduate Of the
Toronto school. He Is a gentleman OF about
thlrty-three years OF age, and one who makes
friends wherever he goes IRE nrm are in the
enjoy ment ola prosperous ana lucrative prac-
uCe.