Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca, also known as Dry Eye Syndrome,
keratitis sicca or KCS, is managed medically as described in the
Treatment section. Improvements in living conditions may help
ease symptoms as well. In addition to the drugs that aid in
replacing tears, inducing tearing, relieving painful symptoms
and preventing infection, humans with KCS say that symptoms
improve during cool, rainy, or foggy weather and in humid
places, such as in the shower. Therefore, reserving a cool,
humid space (perhaps in the washroom) for KCS-affected dogs may
reduce the severity of symptoms experienced. Managing Dogs with
Dry Eye/Curly Coat (DE/CC) Syndrome Cavalier King Charles
Spaniels affected with Dry Eye/Curly Coat (DE/CC) Syndrome
require constant care and attention. Frequent veterinary visits,
diet supplements and products that assisted travel are essential
components of care for DE/CC dogs. - Veterinary visits for
antibiotics are typical, as brittle claws are easily snagged in
rugs or carpets and torn out, causing b