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a few days, change the remedy to Acidum sulph., in 

 same way. 



In hens, coryza is generally caused by catching cold 

 in continuous wet weather, or by very sudden changes 

 in the weather. It is characterized by an increased 

 discharge from the nostrils and sneezing. At times it 

 is epidemic. Arsenicum will usually give prompt 

 relief. A dozen or more pellets dissolved in the drink- 

 ing water, or in half a tumbler of water, and then this 

 mixed with meal or used to moisten bread. Arseni- 

 cum failing, give Mercurius viv. Should the dis- 

 charge thicken and the eyes seem affected, give, in same 

 manner, Euphrasia. Should the coryza occur from 

 dry, cold winds, Aconite is the remedy. 



Coryza is particularly dangerous with turkeys. The 

 turkey seems uneasy, trembles, an acrid, slimy dis- 

 charge comes from the nostrils and the eyes grow dim. 

 If possible, separate the sick turkey from the well ones, 

 and administer to it Acidum sulph. or Mercurius 

 viv. As with pigeons, the disease seems to attack the 

 turkeys during moulting time. 



H. Fisher, V. S. of Berlin, reports the complete and 

 satisfactory cure of a valuable parrot who was suffering 

 from a bad coryza or catarrh. The bird ate little and 

 breathed with a rasping sound, and was evidently suf- 



