346, THE VETERINARY DOCTOR. 
INFLAMMATION OF THE TEATS. 
This comes on a few days after parturition, and is first indicated by 
small, tender lumps at the base of the teats. The swelling soon increases 
and extends around the teats, the latter becoming very hot and red. The 
suckling of the pups may be so painful that the mother will not allow it, 
and then the inflammation involves the whole udder, perhaps going 
on until suppuration occurs and an abscess forms at the base of one or 
two teats. 
TREATMENT.—As soon as the inflammation is detected, give aconite, 
alone or alternating with belladonna. If, after a few doses of such medicine, 
the inflammation and swelling increase, give chamomilla internally and 
apply to the affected part a piece of soft rag dipped in a lotion of the same. 
DISORDERS OF THE EYE AND EAR. 
INFLAMMATION.—The dog is frequently affected with an inflammation 
of the eyelids and eyeballs, known as ophthalmia, which is due to a change 
of temperature, heat, dust and violent exertion, the disorder sometimes ap- 
pearing as an epidemic. The eyes are watery and very sensitive to light, 
a discharge drying on the lids and around the eyes so as to glue them to- 
gether. The white of the eye is covered with red streaks; sometimes 
ulcers appear on the front of the eye and may continue until they let the 
fluid out of the ball, with proud flesh following. 
TREATMENT.—Aconite, if given promptly in the first stages, is often 
sufficient for a cure. Give belladonna, after the use of aconite, if there is 
still great sensitiveness to light, the eyes being shut, inflamed, dim and 
watery. Mercurius is suitable for discharge of mucus, swelling and stick- 
ing eyelids, and threatened ulceration. Sulphur tends to prevent relapses, 
and is also good for chronic cases. Use arnica internally and externally 
when external violence is the cause. If the disorder results from eating too 
much soft food, with little exercise, as it may, allow no flesh-food, and com- 
pel the dog to move about when the severe symptoms subside, keeping him 
in a cool place. Allow him to stay in a dim light until he voluntarily 
comes out. Wash the eye frequently with tepid water to prevent the dis- 
charge from drying on the eye. 
EczEMA OF THE Eye.rips.—This disorder appears in the form of 
pustules at the roots of the lashes, on the edges of the lids. These soon 
break and the discharge dries and glues the eyes together, the ulceration, if 
not stopped, extending until it destroys the roots of the lashes, causing them 
to permanently fall off. 
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