The diseases of live stock and their most efficient remedies; . eye and irri-tating it. Symptoms.—The eyelids are swollen, and partly closed^and the tears flow down the cheeks. If the eyelids are turnedup, their lining membrane will be found red and bloodshot,the surface of the eye itself also red, and the pupil dull look-ing, while there may be the signs of some injury visible, orof some irritating substance. Treatment.—Of course the first step is to remove anysplinter, hay seed, piece of chaif or other substance visible inthe eye. A strong feather is often convenient for this pur-pose, or a
The diseases of live stock and their most efficient remedies; . eye and irri-tating it. Symptoms.—The eyelids are swollen, and partly closed^and the tears flow down the cheeks. If the eyelids are turnedup, their lining membrane will be found red and bloodshot,the surface of the eye itself also red, and the pupil dull look-ing, while there may be the signs of some injury visible, orof some irritating substance. Treatment.—Of course the first step is to remove anysplinter, hay seed, piece of chaif or other substance visible inthe eye. A strong feather is often convenient for this pur-pose, or a small pair of forceps. If there is very much in-flammation, it is well to take blood from the angular vein,which is seen traversing the face, immediately below the organ can then be covered with soft cloths, and theserepeatedly wet with clean cool water. Should the inflammation or the injury be so severe that ithas involved the inner structures of the eye, great advantagewill be derived from smearing the eyebrows and outside ofthe eyelids with—.
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