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DISEASES OF THE NOSE AND MOUTH. 



Ozsena, a fetid discharge from the nose, is a very troublesome 

 and frequent affection of the dog. Slight fever is present, the 

 parts are swollen, and there is a fetid discharge from the nose. 

 If not attended to it will become chronic, and the animal will be 

 rendered offensive and unsightly. Caries of the bones of the 

 nose will nltimately take place. It is caused by inflammation of 

 the mucous membrane of the nose, or may result from distemper ' 

 or a polypus in the nose. 



Treatment. — Give a drachm of jalap at the beginning. Weak 

 astringents should be injected np the nose. Carbolic acid, one 

 part to fifty or sixty of water, is good. Zinc sulphate, five grains 

 to the ounce of water, is a good remedy. Alum, one scruple; 

 water, one ounce; mix and inject. 



THE TONGUE. 



Inflammation of the tongue, met with in all animals, is a dan- 

 gerous affection. The disease comes on suddenly, with fever, 

 heat, swelling, and redness of the tongue, which protrudes from 

 tlie mouth, exhibiting a dry, hot, inflammatory appoarance. 

 There is a desire to lap water, and great uneasiness is exhibited. 

 It is caused by injuries to the tongue, stings of insects, and from 

 taking poisonous substances in the mouth. 



Treatment. — Astringents should be applied to the tongue, as 

 solution of alum, strong vinegar, oak bark, etc., and a large blister 

 should be placed under the throat. A purgative should be given 

 as soon as possible. 



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