Amaurosis] 4 [Anaemia 



Or the application of kerosine, just dabbed on, 

 may be tried. 



In obstinate cases a single painting over the 

 bare parts with liquor epipasticus is useful. This 

 remedy should only be applied to a small part of 

 the skin at one time. 



Amaurosis : 



Symptoms : A disease of the eyes attended 

 with a diminution or total loss of sight — result, 

 paralysis of nerves of the eye. The eyes are 

 clear, with pupils largely dilated, which do not 

 contract when exposed to strong light. 



Treatment : Generally incurable. Following 

 lotion may be tried : — 



Recipe : 



Sulphate Eserine, \ grain. 



Distilled Water to i ounce. 



One or two drops to be placed in the eye three 



times a day. 



Tincture nux vomica, from one x to five drops, 

 should be given in water three times a day 

 after food. 



A blister or seton may be tried at the back of 

 the head (pole). 



Anaemia : 



Symptoms : Mouth and eyes pale, caused by 

 deficiency in quantity and quality of the blood. 

 Loss of condition, often great thirst, constipation. 

 The dog is very languid. 



Treatment : Good food — plenty of underdone 

 or raw meat, also milk. The arsenic and iron 

 pills recommended for eczema. If there is 

 1 According to the size of the dog. See p. 86. 



