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.
If the horse is in working condition it is very unlikely to founder on new grass. The overweight horse, on the other hand, are particularly prone to laminitis triggers and can founder on spring grass, good quality hay or summer grass that has gone to seed. The heavy horse has a threshold where it is safe.This is when its nutrient intake matches the energy needs of its body.he overweight horse, on the other hand, are particularly prone to laminitis triggers and can founder on spring grass, good quality hay or summer grass that has gone to seed. The heavy horse has a threshold where it is safe. This is when its nutrient intake matches the energy needs of its body.