Dry Eye Syndrome in Dogs Unless there is a secondary disease
that calls for hospitalization, your dog will be treated on an
outpatient basis. Topical medications, such as artificial-tear
medication and possibly a lubricant can be prescribed and
administered to compensate for your dog's lack of tears. You
will need to be sure to clean your dog's eyes before you
administer the medication, along with keeping the eyes clean and
free of dried discharge. Some patients with KCS are predisposed
to severe corneal ulceration, so you will need to call your
veterinarian at once if the pain increases so that it can be
treated before serious injury occurs. Your veterinarian will
probably also prescribe a topical antibiotic to be placed on the
eye, either to treat a bacterial infection or as a preventative,
and a topical corticosteroid or cyclosporine (an
immunosuppressant drug that reduces the activity of a patient’s
immune system) can be used for treatment of inflammation and
swelling. Other medications may be prescribed