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You also might be observing
Observation
What you see. The starting point for addressing any equine health related issue is your observation.
YOU ARE OBSERVING
Eye, Sunken Area behind & above Eyes
Summary
Loss of body condition, fat and loss of mass of the chewing muscles can all lead to hollowing out of an area behind, around and above the eye.
your role
What To Do
Compare the two sides, take photos and send them to your vet. In some cases, especially in older and emaciated horses, the area can become hollowed out enough to trap dirt and debris. In this case, you should periodically take a damp cloth and wipe it out.
Skills you may need
Procedures that you may need to perform on your horse.
Very Common
your vet's role
Questions Your Vet Might Ask:
- How old is the horse?
- Does the horse have difficulty chewing or eating?
- Is the horse also spilling or dropping feed, or quidding?
- What is the horse eating when it drops quids?
- Has the horse lost weight?
- How is the horse's weight or body condition score (BCS)?
- What are the results of the Whole Horse Exam (WHE)?
Diagnostics Your Vet May Perform
Figuring out the cause of the problem. These are tests or procedures used by your vet to determine what’s wrong.
Diagnoses Your Vet May Consider
The cause of the problem. These are conditions or ailments that are the cause of the observations you make.
Treatments Your Vet May Recommend
A way to resolve the condition or diagnosis. Resolving the underlying cause or treating the signs of disease (symptomatic treatment)
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