What to do if your animal has an eye problem

Oct 9, 2025
Oct 9, 2025

Lainie Kringen-Scholtz

Tri-State Neighbor Columnist

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Cloudy, squinty, weepy, painful eyes are unfortunately something that we all will encounter with our livestock and horses at some point.

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Vet Report eye ulcers 1.tif — A miniature horse with a severe, deep corneal ulceration that was elected to be surgically removed. Photo shared with owner permission. (Thank you!)
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Vet Report eye ulcers 2.png — Two weeks later the incision looks great.
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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz, DVM, is veterinarian and owner of True North Veterinary Health in Wentworth, S.D. Reach her at truenorthveterinaryhealth@gmail.com or PO Box 117, Wentworth, SD 57075.