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the hopelessness of the case : and limit his directions 

 to simple cleanliness, which is best accomplished by 

 the frequent use of the weaker solution of chloride of 

 zinc, one grain to the ounce of water. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE EYE. 



The dog is frequently subject to pure inflammation 

 of the eyes. He seeks the darkest places — he is con- 

 tinually closing his eyes when brought into the light. 

 The conjunctival membrane, whether covering the 

 eye or lining the interior of the eyelid, is intensely 

 red. When the eye is looked into from above, there 

 is discovered a red shade, showing how rapidly the 

 interior of this organ is affected in the dog. 



The animal should be placed in a dark room. The 

 eyes should frequently be bathed with warm water, 

 while the habit of the animal is observed. Should 

 costiveness exist, give half an ounce, one ounce, or 

 one ounce and a half of castor oil. If purgation be 

 exhibited, correct it according to the prescription 

 given further on ; while if neither prevail, or if either 

 have been removed, administer thrice daily one, two, 

 or four drops of liquor arsenicalis in a little sugar and 

 water. 



The inflammation being a little subdued, cold appli- 

 cations will be most useful, and the wash for inflamed 

 eyes (Recipe No. 2) should be subsequently em- 

 ployed. 



Inflammation of the eyes is more or less connected 

 with some other diseases ; and when such is the case, 

 the reader will be guided by the rule which enjoins a 



