DISEASES AND REMEDIES 85 



and kittens. I have found them excellent, and always 

 follow them up with an aperient capsule of the same minute 

 size, supplied by the same firm. 



Weak Eyes 



Bad eyes in kittens are frequently caused by worms or 

 weakness. For which cases outward application of lotions 

 is of small avail, and we must give strengthening medicines. 

 Try a course of cod-liver oil, and administer in capsules. 



To apply a lotion the eyelids should be held open, and 

 the liquid dropped on to the centre of the eyeball, so that 

 the eye is quite filled. It is best to use an eye-dropper, or 

 a fountain pen filler. Another method is to saturate cotton 

 wool and squeeze it. 



It is best to keep tiny kittens in a darkened place until 

 their eyes are well open. Strong sun and bright artificial 

 light tend to weaken the eyes, caus ; ng them to water. 



A very good remedy for sore eyes in kittens is an appli- 

 cation of alum and water. Put about a teaspoonful of alum 

 into a claret wine-glass of tepid water and bathe frequently. 

 Never allow the eyelids to become glued together, as it is 

 then that inflammation sets in. 



The complaint known as " pink eye " is seldom curable, 

 and the disease generally destroys the sight in a kitten. It 

 is best to destroy the poor little sufferer, as the torture must 

 be very great. 



It is not a good sign if kittens are born with their eyes 

 open, or if they open within the first six days This gene- 

 rally means trouble in after-life. 



No doubt many of the eye lotions advertised are of great 

 benefit to suffering kits, but in some cases every remedy 

 seems to fail, and then, I say, try a sun bath and a dose of 

 fresh air. In other words, don't coddle up your patients, 

 but put them out in the garden. An empty box, with some 



