CANKER IN THE EAR. 93 



EYES WEAK OR INJURED. 



First take some blood from the hound thus injured ; 

 give a mild dose of physic, and foment the eye vei^y 

 frequently with warm water ; afterwards bathe it with 

 an eye water, composed of rose water and white vitriol 

 mixed as for a human being, but rather stronger ; it is 

 far better than goulard water, which is too harsh and 

 drying. If the eye still continues to be inflamed, put 

 a seton in his neck. Weak eyes are very frequently 

 the effect of heat of constitution, and want of condition. 

 See Blaine's chapter on diseases of eyes. 



FOR THE BITE OF A VIPER. 



Rub the part bitten with very strong hartshorn and 

 oil repeatedly, and give doses of linseed oil, (but olive 

 is better) internally. If the part swells and pockets, 

 open it below the swelling with a lancet, and rub it 

 with the dressing recommended above. 



SWELLED TOES. 



Give a mild dose of salts, and foment continually ; 

 afterwards rub gently in the lotion for cuts and bruises. 



CANKER IN THE EAR. 



This generally arises from a foulness of habit, as a 

 thrush does in the foot of the horse ; dogs much 

 exposed to the water, as otter-hounds, are particularly 

 subject to it. I have known hounds to have had this 

 complaint for years, and no material inconvenience to 

 arise from it, excepting the disagreeable sight of the 

 animal continually shaking his head. To cure it, first 

 bleed, keep him cool and low, and inject an astringent 



