The first of these belongs to the eyelid, although generally accompanied by some inflammation of the eye itself.

Ulceration Of The Eyelid

When a dog has much mangy affection about him, it attacks various parts. One of the most painful and obstinate species is scurfiness, loss of hair, swelling, and ulceration of the eyelid. It is inflammation of the numerous little glands which secrete a fluid destined to keep the lids moist and supple during the waking hours, and to bring them in close approximation to each other during sleep.

This disease will not yield to any of the common mange remedies, but there is an ointment that will sometimes be effectual.

Recipe (No. 10). Ointment For Ulcerated Eyelids

Take - Quicksilver, one drachm;

Strong nitric acid, a drachm and a half; Dissolve the mercury in the acid, and while the solution is warm add six ounces of melted lard. Stir them well together until they are cold.

Sonne of this ointment should be rubbed on the lids morning and night, care being taken that as little as possible gets into the eyes.