Infection is a serious risk for dogs with dry eye and can lead to painful, inflamed eyes. Ulcers on the cornea (surface of the eye) are also a serious risk since, without the lubricating effect of tears, the eyelid can scratch the surface of the eye just by opening and closing.
1 To check your horse's respiratory rate, stand back and watch her chest movements. 2  One in-out movement of the chest counts as one breath. 3  Count how many times this happens in one minute. 4  It's best to do this check when your horse is resting so that this will be an indication of her normal respiratory rate.. Examine your horse's coat and skin. A dull coat is a sign that the horse is either in poor condition, suffering from a lack of nutrition or not grooming herself properly. If this is the only symptom, it is likely not an emergency, but you would do well to mention it to the vet the next time you see him.
There are a broad range of causes, but they tend to lead to the same symptoms. Knowing the causes of the disease or what early symptoms to look for before a horse develops an acute case of laminitis might make the difference in the horse surviving. Laminitis gets its name from the laminae lining the inside of the hoof wall that hold the coffin bone in place inside the hoof. When the laminae are destroyed, the coffin bone no longer stays in place.