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matous keratitis solution of stovain (1 to 2 per cent.) is 

 useful to prevent irritation and subsequent injury to the 

 eyes from rubbing them against objects, or with the paws. 

 Opacities of the cornea when of some standing may be 

 treated with a silver nitrate solution (2 per cent.), followed 

 by a normal salt solution as a wash, or succus cineraria 

 maratima compositus (0.4-0.7) dropped into the eye 

 daily. This latter preparation has proved to be of great 

 value in the eye complications of distemper. 



(b) The respiratory system should be treated by remov- 

 ing the secretions from the nasal openings, spraying the 

 nasal passages with creolin (2 per cent.), or silver nitrate 

 solution (0.25 per cent.). Warm vapors, such as steam, or 

 solutions containing alkalies (bicarbonate of sodium) given 

 as inhalations are highly recommended. When there is a 

 painful, dry, harsh cough the following formula is very 

 beneficial : 



^ — Morphinii sulphatis 0.15 



Aqua amygdalae amarae 12 . 00 



Aqua dest. 150.00 



Misce et fiat solutio. 



Sig. — Give teaspoonful once or twice daily. 



In the presence of profuse secretions, sedatives are contra- 

 indicated. Instead ammonium chlorid (0.1-0.5) is given as 

 an expectorant twice daily to dissolve the mucus and other 

 secretions. If symptoms of pneumonia are present, counter- 

 irritation to the thoracic walls with oil of mustard and 

 glycerin (1-20). Heart stimulants are also advised. (See 

 Treatment of Bronchopneumonia.) 



(c) The digestive complications are treated according to 

 the conditions found. If the animal is constipated it should 

 be relieved by the administration of a purgative; if severe 

 diarrhea is present the irritating bowel contents are first 

 removed by a laxative followed by astringents and sedatives. 

 The following formula will be found beneficial in the latter 

 condition : 



R— Tinctune opii 10.0 



Gummii acacia? 8 . 



Aquae fceniculi 250. 



Misce et fiat solutio. 



Sig. — Give teaspoonful two or three times daily. 



