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Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) or Dry Eye in Dogs

Dry eye results from inadequate tear production and can cause pain, redness and corneal damage.

Dry eye results from inadequate tear production and can cause pain, redness and corneal damage. Long-term treatment and monitoring help protect the eye.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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