Diseases of the Respiratory Organs 247 



Catarrh (Coryza) 



Although catarrhal symptoms as a rule stand pre- 

 eminent in distemper, such are not by any means 

 significant of that malady, any more than they are 

 of the more benignant trouble catarrh, which of 

 itself is a comparatively trifling affection. Catarrh, 

 or coryza, must of necessity be accompanied by an 

 increased secretion from the mucous membranes 

 lining the nasal and ocular cavities. The preUmi- 

 nary stage of such congestion is indicated by redness 

 and dryness of the membranes, succeeded by exces- 

 sive moisture. The eyes are intolerant to light, the 

 dog drowsy, and has a variable degree of lassitude. 

 Sometimes there is a cough, but this must not be 

 accepted as a symptom of coryza. Very little treat- 

 ment is required in cases of this nature, the most 

 important matter being to isolate a puppy directly 

 it manifests the slightest signs of catarrh. This 

 timely precautionary measure may be the means 

 of checking an outbreak of distemper, but under any 

 circumstances it will enable the master of the hounds, 

 or such as are responsible to him for the welfare of 

 the pack, to regulate the well-being of other members 

 of the kennel. In exceptional instances nasal catarrh 

 is induced by a peculiar form of parasite invading 

 the nasal passage; the worm referred to is white 

 or creamy in colour and technically known as Pen- 



