CHAPTER III. 

 Diseases of the External Parts, etc. 



DISEASES OF THE EYE. 



YOUNG dogs which are recovering from the distemper 

 are liable to be afflicted with sore eyes ; but this is 

 only part of the disease, and he generally recovers 

 when the disease is fairly eradicated. But should 

 the eyes continue sore afterwards, then a seton in the 

 neck, and washes with Goulard's extract, will facilitate 

 the recovery. 



Weak and watery eyes are not of uncommon 

 occurrence with dogs, which when carefully examined 

 in a strong light, will be found to be red at the 

 bottom, as well as on the inside of the eyelids. 

 When the animals labouring under this complaint 

 are exposed to a strong light, they exhibit painful 

 symptoms, as well as a great desire to be freed from 

 its glare. 



The following wash should be used : 



Sugar of lead J drachm, 



Rose-water . . . . . 10 ounces. 



After the inflammation has somewhat subsided, let 

 the following be applied : 



White vitriol . . . . 10 grains, 



Rose-water . . . . . 10 ounces. 



The above may also be used for other eye complaints, 



