DISEASES OF TUK EYE. 
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CHAPTER Ill. 
DISEASES OF THE EXTERNAL FARTS, ETC. 
DISEASES OF THE EYE. 
Young dogs which are recovering from the distemper are 
liable to be afflicted with sore eyes ; but this is only part of 
the disease, and he generally recovers when the disease is 
fairly eradicated. But should the eyes continue sore after¬ 
wards, then a seton in the neck, and washes with Goulard’s 
extract, will facilitate the recovery. 
Weak and watery eyes are not of uncommon occurrence 
with dogs, which when carefully examined in a strong light^ 
will be found to be red at the bottom, as well as on the 
inside of the eyelids. When the animals labouring under 
this complaint are exposed to a strong light, they exhibit 
painful symptoms, as well as a great desire to be freed from 
its glare. 
Bleeding will be necessary in this case, and a seton in¬ 
serted in the neck, and a purgative administered, every se¬ 
cond or third day, according to the recipe at page 629. 
Fomentations of poppy-heads or camomile-flowers should be 
applied as hot as the dog can bear them, and the following 
wash should be frequently used :— 
Sugar of lead \ drachm, 
Rose-water ... 5 ounces* 
After the inflammation has somewhat subsided, let the fol¬ 
lowing be applied :— 
