234 THE DOG IN DISEASE. 



Sulphate of zinc, about two to six grains to the ounce, 

 half water and half glycerin, is one of the best. 



When there is much foulness, a little boracic acid or 

 iodoform may be blown up to advantage. 



The external parts must be protected from the irritat- 

 ing discharge or a form of eczema will result. For this 

 purpose the oxide-of-zinc ointment, or one containing a 

 little iodoform, etc., will be useful. 



Attention to the general health is very important, 

 tonics — as quinine, iron, phosphates, cod-liver oil, etc. — 

 being demanded, and proper evacuations of the bowels, 

 etc., indispensable. 



A dog long affected with catarrh is a|;t to get into a 

 dejected condition, and his psychic treatment is not the 

 least important. 



Ozaena is the term applied to a form of eatan-h with a 

 fetid, more or less bloody and purulent discharge, which 

 tends to irritate all parts with wliich it comes in contact. 



If it does not yield to the treatment for chronic ca- 

 tarrh, a careful examination of the nasal passages is called 

 for to ascertain whether there is not disease of the bones, 

 etc. The external openings of the nose should be pro- 

 tected with some antiseptic, as iodoform ointment or vase- 

 line. This is also a good application internally, or iodo- 

 form powder, etc., may be blown up the nostrils. 



Catarrh may also be due to parasites. 



Hints as to FormulcB and Administration of Medi- 

 cines in the Treatment of the Before-mentioned Diseases. 

 — To economize space, we shall employ now and later the 

 following commonly used abbreviations : ^ ^^^ prescrip- 

 tion, recipe ; gr. for grain ; 3 for drachm ; § for ounce ; 



