Tear production as measured by Schirmer tear test-1 in dogs with atopic dermatitis.

These findings suggest atopic dermatitis may be associated with altered tear production. However, the absence of a complete ophthalmic assessment precludes definitive conclusions regarding keratoconjunctivitis sicca and epiphora. Future studies to validate these observations could help determine whether routine screening of atopic dogs using the STT-1 can aid in detecting ocular manifestations of canine atopic dermatitis to optimize animal care.