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which simulates the odor of mice or cat’s urine. 
Mode of Infection.—Cats and dogs usually become 
infected from infected prey, as rats and mice. Asa 
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 Intected.—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 Intected.—Foals and calves. 
Parts Infected.—Mucous membrane of the mouth. 
Condition Produced.—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. 
Treatment.—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, 
