400 INFLAMMATIONS. 



INFLAMMATIONS. 



Ozrpna is an inflamed state of the lining membrane of the nose 

 producing a stinking discharge from the nostrils. This is very 

 common in the pug dog, and also more or less in toy spaniels. 

 There is little to be done in the way of treatment, but a solution 

 of cloride of zinc (2 grains to the ounce of water) may be thrown 

 up into the nostrils with a syringe. 



LARYNGITIS AND BRONCHOCELE. 



Laryngitis consists in inflammation of the top of the wind-pipe, 

 where there is a very narrow passage for the air, and consequently 

 where a slight extra contraction caused by swelling is necessarily 

 fatal. When acute it is a very dangerous disease, and is charac- 

 terised by quick and laborious breathing, accompanied by a snor- 

 ing kind of noise. There is also a hoarse and evidently painful 

 cough. Pulse quick and sharp, and some degree of fever. The 

 treatment must be active, or it will be of no use. Large bleedings, 

 followed by a calomel purge (12) and the fever powder (50), will 

 be necessary ; but no time should be lost in calling in skilful aid, 

 if the life of the dog is of any consequence. 



Chronic laryngitis attacks the same part, but comes on in- 

 sidiously, and is shown chiefl}" in a hoarse cough and stridulous 



