Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) — dry eye — is one of the most under-detected eye conditions in Indian dogs. Sticky discharge, dull eyes, and constant blinking are the key signs. PawCheck screens for it free, in under 10 seconds.
Download Free — Android ↗KCS occurs when the tear glands produce insufficient tears to keep the eye surface moist. Without adequate lubrication, the cornea becomes inflamed and vulnerable to secondary infections — a serious condition if left unmonitored.
Thick, sticky yellowish or greenish discharge around the eye, dull or hazy cornea instead of clear and bright, frequent blinking, and redness. The eye may look "gluey" in the morning.
India's dry heat — particularly in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and parts of Maharashtra — accelerates tear evaporation, worsening KCS symptoms. Air-conditioned environments also reduce ambient humidity around the eye.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Shih Tzu, Pug, Bulldog, and Cocker Spaniel have the highest KCS incidence. Labradors and German Shepherds can also develop KCS, particularly with age.
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