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.
Foul Odor from Mouth or Face, Bad Breath. If the horse seems to be having difficulty eating, in addition to showing this sign. If you consider this a chronic and relatively mild problem that is not changing rapidly. If the results of the Whole Horse Exam (WHE) suggest the horse is otherwise normal. Horses with problems involving their mouths often have bad breath or a foul odor emanating from their head. Wounds in the mouth, periodontal disease and feed pockets, abscessed teeth, and ulcers in the cheek from dental overgrowth or retained caps all can result in a variety of pungent and unpleasant odors.