Tearing in Horses Could Have Several Causes

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Dear Dr. Mundt: Our horse started tearing from the right eye. The eye looks normal, and he isn't closing it, but there is a stream of tears. Does he have an eye infection? - Mary Ann

Dear Mary Ann: If your horse is not squinting, and it doesn't appear to be bothering him, I would be more inclined to think he might have an obstructed nasolacrimal duct or a clogged tear duct.

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Tearing in Horses Could Have Several Causes

The nasolacrimal duct is a long, narrow tube that runs from the inside cor...

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