Otorrhoeal 2 ^2 [Palpitation 



Treatment : Keep the dog for a time in a 

 darkish room, and bathe the eyes three or four 

 times a day with the following lotion : — 



Recipe : 



Laudanum, - i drachm. 



Sulphate of Zinc, - - - 10 grains. 



Rose Water to - - - 6 ounces. 



Anoint the edges of the lids at night-time with 

 vaseline to prevent their sticking together. 



A good purge is beneficial. 



Care must be taken to prevent the dog 

 rubbing the eyes, or he may severely injure 

 them ; and bandages should be placed round 

 the ankles covering the dew-claws. 



Otorrhcea : See Canker of Ear. 



Ozoena : 



Symptoms : There is a chronic purulent or 

 mattery discharge from the nostrils which often 

 has a very offensive odour. 



Treatment: Syringe the nose thoroughly every 

 day with from ten to thirty drops 1 of tincture of 

 hydrastis, mixed with one 1 to four tablespoon fuls 

 of tepid water. Give cod-liver oil, also iron and 

 quinine tonic pills. 



Palpitation j 



Symptoms: Increased action of the heart; 

 if bad, it beats with a thumping action, shaking 

 the whole body, the dog is restless and pants, 

 and may in some cases faint. 



Treatment : Put the dog on a raw meat diet 

 for a time, and avoid violent exertion, but the dog 

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



