46 DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY ORGANS. 



It is stated by some authors ' ' that ozsena is an affection rarely seen in 

 the dog." While the severest forms of the disease are certainly seldom 

 met with, the milder types it is believed are more common. 



Causation. — A low state of the system, impoverished by neglect or 

 disease invites the affection. Under such conditions, the cause is usually 

 found in successive attacks of catarrh, and sometimes in distemper. 

 Diseases of bone, ulcerations, foreign bodies, and abnormal growths, like 

 polypus within the nose are commonly associated with ozsena. 



Symptoms . — The secretion in this disease varies much in quantity and 

 appearance. The amount in some instances is profuse, in others scanty. 

 The discharge is of a purulent character which decomposes, and a peculiar 

 stench is produced giving rise to the name of the disease. The discharge 

 has a tendency to crust formations deep within the nose, as well as about 

 the outer openings, which are usually found coated with a greenish deposit. 

 Constant sneezing is a marked symptom and the breathing through the 

 nose is considerably obstructed. 



Prognosis. —If the disease is of recent origin it can be cured but the 

 gain will be slow. Much will depend upon the general state of the system 

 and its reparative powers. 



Treatment. —Efforts must be directed to restore the mucous membrane 

 to its normal condition. Local treatment is the first essential. The nose 

 should be injected every day with the following mixture.— 

 R Acidi Carbolici gr. xx 



Acidi Tannici gr. xx 



Glycerinse § i . 



Aquae g iij 



Ft. Mist. Sig. Inject. 



In some instances the frantic struggles of the animal will render nasal 

 injections impossible. In such cases suppositories must be used. Each 

 of these should contain one grain of iodoformum incorporated in cacao but- 

 ter. The druggist consulted to prepare them,can use the common " rectal 

 molds" in their manufacture. One suppository should be introduced 

 daily, into each nasal passage for two days, then for a day omitted. They 

 should be gently forced back, by some round, smooth instrument, as far 

 as possible without causing pain, and there allowed to melt. For a few 

 moments the dog may need restraint. 



Quinine, iron, or cod liver oil should be given internally as the case 

 demands, and a generous diet allowed. The importance of pure fresh 

 air and sufficient exercise cannot be exagerated. 



