48 DISEASES OF THE ItESPIItATOIlT ORGANS. 



It is stated by some authors "that ozsena is an affection rarely seen In 

 the dog." While the severest forms of the disease are certainly seldom 

 met with, the milder tjrpes it is believed are more common. 



Causation.— A low state of the system, impoverished by neglect or 

 disease invites the affection. Under such conditions, the cause is usually 

 found in successive attacks of catarrh, and sometimes in distemper. 

 Diseases of bone, ulcerations, foreign bodies, and abnormal growths, like 

 polypus within the nose are commonly associated with ozsena. 



Symptoms. — The secretion in this disease varies much in quantity and 

 appearance. The amount in some instances is profuse, in others scanty. 

 The discharge is of a purulent character which decomposes, and a peculiar 

 stench is produced giving rise to the name of the disease. The discharge 

 has a tendency to crust formations deep within the nose, as well as about 

 the outer openings, which are usually found coated with a greenish deposit. 

 Constant sneezing is a marked symptom and the breathing tlirough the 

 nose is considerably obstructed. 



i^ognosis. —If the disease is of recent origin it can be cured but the 

 gain will be slow. Much will depend upon the general state of the system 

 and its reparative powers. 



Treaititent, — Efforts must be directed to restore the mucous membrane 

 to its normal condition. Xiocal treatment is the first essential. The nose 



sTiould be injected every day with the following mixture 



R Acidl CarboUci gr. xx 



Acidi Tannici gr. xx 



GlyoerinsB g i 



AqusB gUi 



Ft. Mist. Sig. Inject. 

 Quinine, iron, or cod liver oil should be given internally, as the case 

 demands, and a generous diet allowed. 



