MEGRIMS.
Cause.—Unknown.
Symptoms.—The horse suddenly stops; shakes the head; strange stubbornness may be exhibited, followed by a desire to run into dangerous places. Then ensues insensibility, accompanied by convulsions.
Treatment.—Throw up on the first fit. Give a long rest, and try to amend the constitution.
MELANOSIS.
Cause.—Unknown. The disease only attacks gray horses which have become white.
Symptoms.—It appears as a lump of uncertain form, size, and situation. The swelling, if cut into, discloses a cartilaginous structure, dotted here and there with black spots. Do not use the knife unless the swelling impede the usefulness, or should be peculiarly well placed for operation. Feel the tail. A pimple on the dock is an almost certain sign of melanosis, which disease affects the internal organ even more virulently than it attacks the external parts. As melanosis proceeds, all spirit departs, and the animal is at length destroyed as utterly useless.
Treatment.—Let the tumor alone. Forbid all use of the curry-comb. Dress very long and very gently with the brush only. Twice a week anoint the body with animal glycerin, one part; rose-water, two parts.
NASAL GLEET.
Causes.—Decayed molar tooth; kicks from other horses; injuries to the frontal bones.