Oh they are so cute when you first get them, the blonde bundles of fur, all fluffy with their bright eyes. But after a while your cute bundle of loving puppy begins to get tear stained eyes. This is common in many toy breeds of dogs, including poodles, cocker spaniels and shih tzus. These breeds are very susceptible to tear stains, which occur when a build-up of water from the eyes discolors the fur beneath them to a brown or red tint. The excessive eye-watering in these breeds is commonly due to the fact that their coarse hair often irritates their eyes. These spots can possibly lead to eye infections. If the area remains damp, bacteria will builds up causing a breeding ground for infections to develop.
There are special eye cleaners made just for dogs to help lessen the tearstains. However, whenever grooming around your dog’s eyes make sure to take extra precaution not to get any solutions into them. Once you’ve removed your dog’s tear stains, you should focus on prevention. There are many dog eye products available that you can add to your pet’s food to prevent the formation of tearstains in the future. If you are uncomfortable removing the tearstains from your dogs’ eyes yourself, have your veterinarian or a professional dog groomer due it for you.
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I've seen this discoloration on a number of light colored dogs but had no idea that it was caused by tears. After reading your article I realize it makes a lot of sense. I'm glad to know there is help for it as it is distracting from their original appearance.
ReplyDeleteI tried to use the solution myself but Puddles wouldn't sit still and I accidently got it in her eye. From now on, the vet can take care of this during her regular visits.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy the line of products that you carry. I also appreciate all of the things I'm learning about pets. I didn't get my first dog until I was nearing 50. It was amazing how much I didn't know about animals. Thanks for all you are teaching me and for the products you provide.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter has a Bichon and I thought the discoloring under the eyes was just part of her natural coloring. When I read this, I called her and asked her about it. The discoloration was there when she got the dog and she had no idea either. She is going to take care of it now. Thanks for the information.
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