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which simulates the odor of mice or cat's urine. 



Mode of hifection. — Cats and dogs usually become 

 infected from infected prey, as rats and mice. As a 

 result the parts most infected are the fore legs and 

 head. 



Treatment. — Same as in the preceding forms, or 

 hyposulphite of soda, one ounce to the pint of water. 



AcHORiON Keratophagus (Kerato — horn ; phagean — to eat) 



Disease. — Seedy toe. 



Animals Infected. — The horse and mule. 



Parts Infected. — The mycelium develops along the 

 line of the horny tubes ; this results in a degenera- 

 tion of the horn tissue, and a soft, powder-like sub- 

 stance accumulates between the wall and the sole. 



(Saccharos — sugar) 

 Saccharomyces Albicans (Myco — mycelium) 



(Alba— white.) 



Synonym. — Oidium albicans. 



Disease. — Thrush; mycotic stomatitis. 



Animals Infected. — Foals and calves. 



Parts Infected. — Mucous membrane of the mouth. 



Condition Prodiiced. — The infected mucous mem- 

 brane becomes red, inflamed and tender to the touch. 

 In the center of the inflamed area are white ulcerous 

 spots invaded by mycelia and spores. 



Treatmejit. — Wash the mouth with a solution of 

 boracic acid, chlorate of potash or other antiseptics. 



(Bovis — ox) 

 Actinomyces Bovis (Aktis — a ray) 



(Muke — a mushroom). 



Synonym. — Ray fungus. 



