CARE OF EYES 



CHAPTER XV 

 Care of Eyes 



Kittens when first born and for two weeks, 

 should be kept from the direct rays of the light; 

 in fact for three weeks it is best to keep them 

 in semi-darkness. The kitten's eyes should 

 open on the ninth day and if not, the eye should 

 be carefully examined and if found to be rough, 

 bathe with warm milk and hold for the mother 

 to wash. Should they continue to be sore after 

 first open, a little vaseline may be applied. 



A sore eye caused by a cold or exposure 

 to the wind, or something in the eye, may be 

 bathed with the following solution : To a pint 

 of boiling water, add one teaspoon Borac Acid, 

 one-quarter teaspoon salt, bathe the eye with 

 the warm solution, using fresh absorbent cotton 

 each time. If the eye does not yield to this 

 treatment, one drop or 20 per cent solution of 

 Argyrol may be dropped in the eye, night and 

 morning. In cases of ulceration of the eye or 

 a bad scratch, it is always best to consult a re- 

 liable veterinarian. 



One of the main causes of eye trouble, is 

 worms. To have clear, bright eyes, the cat 

 must be kept free from worms. Also living in 

 damp, draughty places, or sitting in strong 

 winds, will cause sore eyes; and the use of 

 strong disinfectants is very harmful to eyes. 



