596 AMERICAN FARMER'S HORSE BOOK. 



Sore Ears, — Scabby or mangy eruptions on the tips of the ears, which spread 

 downward 243 



DISEASES OF THE BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM. 

 (Page 246—259.) 

 Water on the Brain 246 



Apoplexy. — Giddiness and wildness of motion, and a staggering gait; profuse 

 sweating; trembling, especially of the knees; a wild and wistful look; twitching 

 of the skin and jerking of the ears 247 



Babies (Htdrophobia, or Madness) 252 



Fits, or Epilepsy.— A wild, fierce look; rearing and pitching; nervous 

 twitching and convulsions... 253 



Phrenitis, or Inflammation of thn Brain. — Patient drowsy, stupid; his 

 eye closes ; he sleeps while in the act of eating, and dozes until he falls ; pulse, 

 slow; breathing, laborious 253 



Palsy. — Hips and thighs partially or entirely paralyzed 256 



Insanity. — A stupid manner; wandering expression of countenance; uncon- 

 trollable alarm at sudden noises, colors, etc 257 



DISEASES OF THE TEETH AND MOUTH. 



(Page 260 -276.) 



Teething, or Dentition. — Indicated by feverishness of the gums and 



mouth 262 



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 Shedding. — Attended by soreness and inflammation of the mouth, and loss of 



appetite 263 



Decay of Teeth. — Toothache, indicated by the sudden dropping of the corn 

 from the horse's mouth. Stump-sucking, crib-biting, and wind-sucking may be 

 referred to this cause 266 



Scurvy of the Teeth.— Front teeth covered with ridges of white scurf, which 

 inflame the jaws 268 



Stump-sucking, Crib-biting, and Wind-suckinq 270 



