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.
The horseman should make notes of a horseâs individual peculiarities, including temperature and other vital signs, appetite, and behavior. The optimal time to determine normal vital signs is when the horse is at rest, because exercise increases the rates of respiration and pulse.The veterinarian will benefit from the records and from the way in which the horse accepts the examination procedure.he variation depends on the horseâs conformation, the horseâs normal use, and its general condition. Therefore, it is best to examine each horse on a regular basis, daily if possible. An easy way to accomplish this is to take note of the horseâs condition during the daily grooming session.