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boracic acid in half a pint of warm water. 

 When the discharge is very free and continues, 

 in addition to keeping them clean with this 

 lotion a little of the following may be run on 

 to the eyes, especially on the inside of the 

 lower lid : — 



The Lotion for Eye : 



Chinosol, 3 grains. 



Water to - - - - - 6 ounces. 



To be applied three times a day after cleansing 

 with the boracic. 



In severe cases where the discharge is very 

 profuse and offensive, a little powdered iodoform 

 may be dusted over the front of the eye two 

 or three times a day. If ulcers form they are 

 to be treated the same way : and if the eyes 

 are very painful, add to every half-pint of 

 boracic lotion four grains of hydrochlorate of 

 cocaine. 



As the dog recovers from distemper, and the 

 discharge ceases, if there is any opacity of the 

 corners left, the following ointment should be 

 used : — 



The Ointment for Eyes : 



Yellow Oxide of Mercury, - 1 grain. 

 Vaseline, ----- 1 drachm. 



Mix. 



A small piece should be placed between the 

 lids, and then gently rub the upper eyelid 

 over the eye for one minute so as to work 



