DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY ORGANS, 371 



Symptoms. — The blood flows from both nostrils, a cough is 

 present, a rattling or gurgling sound is heard over the region of 

 the trachea. If the animal loses a considerable amount of blood, 

 there will be blanching of the visible mucous membranes and 

 coldness of the extremities. 



Treatment. — If weak, give stimulants, such as alcohol. Cold 

 w^ater or ice should be applied to the sides of the chest. Tincture 

 of perchloride of iron, in three-drachm doses, should be given. 

 Turpentine in ounce doses should be given. Gallic acid and opium 

 may be tried. The animal should not be put to any great exer- 

 tion for a long time after hemorrhage has taken place. 



EPISTAXIS— BLEEDING FROM THE NOSE. 



Bleeding from the nose may occur as a symptom of various dis- 

 eases, or may occur as a result of an injury. The blood flows from 

 one nostril as a rule, but may flow from both nostrils. 



Treatment. — A solution of the perchloride of iron should be 

 injected into the nostrils. Alum may be tried. Plugging of one 

 nostril may be necessary. A string should be tied to the plug for 

 the purpose of removing it. Ice water should be applied exter- 

 nally. 



PHARYNGEAL POLYPI. 



These are occasionally seen in the pharynx, having a con- 

 stricted base. They give rise to a discharge from the nostrils. 

 The animal may show signs of suffocation and then recover in a 

 few minutes. The throat should be examined; if the polypus 

 has A constricted base, its removal is advisable. If, on the other 

 hand, it has a broad base, it had 1)etter be left alone. 



Osseus tumors occur in the nasal cavity, and give rise to dif- 

 ficult breathing as a result of obstruction. 



Treatment. — Prompt removal of the growths by the forceps 

 or bone saw; they must lie moved when accessible. 



Cysts. — Cysts form in connection with the false nostril, con- 

 taining a cheesy matter. The cyst should be lanced and dressed 

 with carbolic acid, one part to forty of water. 



