316 DOGS: THEIR MANAGEMENT. 



In its mildest shape, any astringent eye-lotion will 

 generally answer ; but the strength may with safety and 

 advantage be increased. 



1. 



Sulphate of copper or zinc . . Five grains. 

 Distilled water One ounce. 



2. 



Liquor plumbi One drachm. 



Distilled water One ounce. 



3. 



Alum Half a scruple. 



Eose water One ounce. 



Either of the foregoing will be of service ; but before 

 any of them, I prefer the subjoined : 



Chloride of zinc One grain. 



Distilled water One ounce. 



Whichever of the lotions the practitioner may prefer, 

 should be used at least thrice daily, and if more fre- 

 quently employed, no injury will be done. The mode of 

 applying the lotion is extremely simple. The seat of 

 the disease being exposed, with a piece of lint or soft rag 

 the fluid is passed over the surface. No friction is resort- 

 ed to ; but a simple bathing, in the gentlest possible man- 

 ner, is all that can be required. In a few days the effect 

 will be perceived, for by such means the affection can be 

 cured ; but unless the food is improved, and the diges- 



