314 The Management and Diseases of tlu Dog, 



Spts. ^ther Nit 4 drachms. 



Tinct. Gentian Co 4 „ 



Aqua Menth. w. i^ ounce. 



A teaspoonful three times a day for a terrier ; double 



the quantity for a large dog, in the same quantity of 



linseed tea j 



Or, 



Port Wine I teaspoonful. 



Quinine Sulph i grain. 



With the same directions. 



The food should be light and nutritious — as milk, 

 mutton broth, or beef-tea deprived of its fat. If the patient 

 refuses to take anything, meat nearly raw, chopped small 

 and made into balls and administered, will afford the best 

 means of support. When the catarrhal symptoms have 

 subsided and recovery commences, cod-liver oil and iron 

 materially assists in hastening the process. The dose is a 

 teaspoonful of the former and five minims of the latter for 

 a small dog, double the quantity for a large one, twice a 

 day. The natural diet to be gradually introduced as 

 strength returns. I must not omit to observe that it: is 

 highly important that the discharge from the eyes and 

 nose should be frequently and carefully removed, especially 

 from the former ; otherwise, ulceration of the eyelids, con- 

 , junctiva, and even the eye itself, is apt to take place, and 

 not unfrequently results in total loss of vision. A daily 

 application of some mild astringent— as five grains of alum 

 to one ounce of water — will assist in preventing ulceration, 

 by counteracting the relaxed condition of the mucous mem- 

 brane and secretory glands. 



If, however, ulcers have already formed, warm fomenta- 

 tions with milk and water, the avoidance of glare (as the 

 sympathetic inflammation is often very great, and the 

 parts peculiarly sensitive to light), and the use of either of 

 the following lotions may with benefit be adopted : 



