This article merits a review by animal health pros who already know horses have big eyes which can lead to medical problems. Injuries leading to bleeding, swelling, weeping or squinting indicates the horse may an eye injury. If this happens, horse owners should not self-treat and call the vet without delay, advises Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA. She reminds horse owners that a prompt vet visit can set horses on the road to recovery without complications.
Don’t mess around with eye injuries; the wisest course of action is to call your vet immediately.” – Caryn Plummer, DVM, Dipl. ACVO
Source: The Horse, February 22, 2022. Link.
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