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Brookef18 · 02-06-2007, 04:46 PM

Gosh Chewy has these red tear stains and I can't get rid of them, they look awful and I guess it's off to the vet unless you guys know what I can do.

txshopper73 · 02-06-2007, 04:47 PM

Try to find food that doesn't have RED BEET PULP in it. Chicken Soup for Dogs is one.

txshopper73 · 02-06-2007, 04:48 PM

Also, you may want to wash the area with a warm wet wash cloth. Put some petroleum jelly on the area to prevent further stains...but really, it's probably because of the food.

Brookef18 · 02-07-2007, 03:42 AM

Thanks for the help... I was adding wet food to Royal Canine to get him to eat... I stopped cause I thought it could be his food.... I do wash the area twice a day to keep it clean.

Yorkiedaze · 02-07-2007, 02:00 PM

JUst google in dog tear stain and you will get an overload of information.

rachelsyorkie · 02-07-2007, 02:08 PM

Chews w/what ever that red/orange stuff is on them, anything in his diet that is red/orange will stain him, there have been other posts similiar to this.

CC's · 02-09-2007, 10:00 PM

I am going to suggest a vet check so you can make sure its not a "red yeast" infection. That can cause red tear stains and only get worse if not treated.

rachelsyorkie · 02-09-2007, 11:47 PM

Wow never heard of that, one more reason I love YT. Info & Friends

chachi · 02-10-2007, 04:33 AM

You need to make sure beet pulp is not in his food. That causes the red tear stains

Dawn125 · 02-10-2007, 09:29 AM

There is lots of info available online about tear stains. The beets used in dog food are white beets and don't contribute to tear stains. From what I have read the reddish color is actually a red yeast. Some low dose antibiotics can help. There is a product called Angel Eyes that you sprinkle on their food which contains a very low dose of an antibiotic (I think). Also some people find that using distilled or bottled water as drinking water can also help.

Brookef18 · 02-10-2007, 06:39 PM

Thanks for the help... I went to the vet and got eye meds.... Poor thing looks pitiful.

chloeandj · 02-10-2007, 07:18 PM

The product in Angel eyes that makes it work is the tylan powder. If you try everything and he still has it, you might want to try the angel eyes or just buy the tylan powder as it is cheaper. Lots of people on the maltese forums use this with great results. I've had wonderful results with my maltese with switching to Chicken Soup but I know not everyone has.

02-06-2007, 04:46 PM	#1
Brookef18 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cape Cod Ma Posts: 1,710	Red tear stains??? Gosh Chewy has these red tear stains and I can't get rid of them, they look awful and I guess it's off to the vet unless you guys know what I can do. __________________ Brooke (Chewy's and Sadie's Mom) visit us on dogster dogster.com/dogs/700047

02-06-2007, 04:47 PM	#2
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 14,194 Blog Entries: 1	Try to find food that doesn't have RED BEET PULP in it. Chicken Soup for Dogs is one. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley Gracie, London and Dallas

02-06-2007, 04:48 PM	#3
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 14,194 Blog Entries: 1	Also, you may want to wash the area with a warm wet wash cloth. Put some petroleum jelly on the area to prevent further stains...but really, it's probably because of the food. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley Gracie, London and Dallas

02-07-2007, 03:42 AM	#4
Brookef18 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cape Cod Ma Posts: 1,710	Thanks for the help... I was adding wet food to Royal Canine to get him to eat... I stopped cause I thought it could be his food.... I do wash the area twice a day to keep it clean. __________________ Brooke (Chewy's and Sadie's Mom) visit us on dogster dogster.com/dogs/700047

02-07-2007, 02:08 PM	#6
rachelsyorkie Rachel & Tilula Belle Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 1,155	Chews w/what ever that red/orange stuff is on them, anything in his diet that is red/orange will stain him, there have been other posts similiar to this. __________________ Member of THE Not So Crazy "CRAZYCLUB"

02-07-2007, 02:00 PM	#5
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 7,225	JUst google in dog tear stain and you will get an overload of information.

02-09-2007, 10:00 PM	#7
CC's YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 397	I am going to suggest a vet check so you can make sure its not a "red yeast" infection. That can cause red tear stains and only get worse if not treated.

02-09-2007, 11:47 PM	#8
rachelsyorkie Rachel & Tilula Belle Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 1,155	Wow never heard of that, one more reason I love YT. Info & Friends __________________ Member of THE Not So Crazy "CRAZYCLUB"

02-10-2007, 04:33 AM	#9
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 23,307	You need to make sure beet pulp is not in his food. That causes the red tear stains __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

02-10-2007, 09:29 AM	#10
Dawn125 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central California Posts: 437	There is lots of info available online about tear stains. The beets used in dog food are white beets and don't contribute to tear stains. From what I have read the reddish color is actually a red yeast. Some low dose antibiotics can help. There is a product called Angel Eyes that you sprinkle on their food which contains a very low dose of an antibiotic (I think). Also some people find that using distilled or bottled water as drinking water can also help. __________________ Dawn (Brandy & Titan's mom)

02-10-2007, 06:39 PM	#11
Brookef18 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cape Cod Ma Posts: 1,710	Thanks for the help... I went to the vet and got eye meds.... Poor thing looks pitiful. __________________ Brooke (Chewy's and Sadie's Mom) visit us on dogster dogster.com/dogs/700047

02-10-2007, 07:18 PM	#12
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 5,662	The product in Angel eyes that makes it work is the tylan powder. If you try everything and he still has it, you might want to try the angel eyes or just buy the tylan powder as it is cheaper. Lots of people on the maltese forums use this with great results. I've had wonderful results with my maltese with switching to Chicken Soup but I know not everyone has. __________________ CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MY NEW ITEMS Visit my Pet Boutique at www.ChloeBella.com *Last day to order Christmas outfits is November 16!!*