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hprush · 11-29-2005, 10:11 AM

Hello there! This is my first post on this website. My husband and I just got our 5-month old Yorkie, Hoosier, a week ago Sunday. He is so adorable and we are having the best time with him! I'm trying to do everything right and I have a question...
My parents have a Silkie and my mom was telling me I should (and I want to) clean the sleep from his face by his eyes and nose...sometimes he will sit still for me, and I get most of the crusty part of with either my fingernail or a comb. I don't want hurt him; although, he doesn't really seem to mind. Is there any way (easily) - aside from giving him a bath that I can get rid of the stains left behind? Thanks in advance!
Heather

chachi · 11-29-2005, 10:27 AM

I use a cloth with warm water and a flea comb.

Lexi Rae · 11-29-2005, 10:50 AM

i use a warm washcloth tooo and then when im done, lexi knows she gets a treat for standing there....

luvmymonkies · 11-29-2005, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

I use a cloth with warm water and a flea comb.

That is what I do too. I did use some tear stain cleaner I got from Petco, but it just didn't seem to do much but make a mess of their faces. I feel warm water and a flea comb works best for me.

Bodhi'sMom · 11-29-2005, 08:04 PM

I use 1/2 a cotton ball (100% cotton) saturated with warm water.

I'll hold it on the crunchies a few seconds at a time until they're on the cotton ball.

Rinse and repeat.

I agree with the flea comb. Nothing gets out the excess better.

His attitude is improving for this daily routine as long as he gets praise and 'chicken' (plain boiled chicken bits) afterwards.

spydergurl · 11-29-2005, 08:10 PM

I like the cotton pads for makeup better than the balls. I also cut the hairs right there really short. Be carefull with their eyes. Mine sit very still and are used to me doing everything to them. You can also use Hydrogen peroxide on a q-tip. But don't let it get in their eyes, and rinse well.

spydergurl · 11-29-2005, 08:13 PM

BTW, welcome to YT! We have a great group here, and it's very informative. Use your search to find out things, too. There's so much info on here, you'll never run out!

MuffinsMom · 11-29-2005, 08:16 PM

I cant get Muffin to sit through anything! He goes crazy! MuffinsMom

HisNameIsHarley · 11-29-2005, 08:20 PM

Every morning after Harleys potty break I'll have him sit on my lap (note for about 15 seconds tops bc he's as hyper as a 4th of july firework when he wakes up) and I'll just carefully scrape away any "sleepy stuff" from his eyes. I've never had any problems with tear staining and I think that's due to the fact that I clean them every day and his food. Sometimes certain foods can cause tear stains.

ldenise · 11-29-2005, 09:27 PM

welcome to YT hprush.

on your new baby.
I use a cotton ball dampened with warm water and then a flea comb. They love having this done . I think it is the warm and soft feel. I also rave about how good they are being(makes them feel special). It is almost like a treat for them.
Post some pics of Hoosier when you get a chance. can't get enough of those pretty faces.

SnowWa · 11-29-2005, 11:53 PM

I have a white bichon and his eyes are almost impossible to keep clean.

I took him to the vet for something different and the vet took out a flea comb and cleaned under his eyes in just a few seconds. I noticed a previous poster mentioned this - and, believe me, it works.

My vet didn't use any water or anything, she just combed through the hair beneath his eyes and he didn't make a fuss or anything - it was done before he knew what was happening.

What she had was a little "crescent-shaped flea comb," a size that would fit in the palm of your hand.

Good luck! Carol Jean

red98vett · 11-30-2005, 03:29 AM

Someone shared this on a site and we are using it with GREAT results - It's called Eye Envy and if anyone wants to see tear stains GONE - this stuff works GREAT - within days the stains faded -

you don't put it IN their eyes - you just gently rub it under their eyes and it really works -

Bentley&BitsysMom · 11-30-2005, 04:04 AM

an eyebrow/eyelash brush works really well too....you can buy them at the drug store in the make up dept. I read a post on here a while back that any dog food with red beet pulp in it can cause their eyes to have tear stains worse. Bitsy stills cleans Bailey and Charlie's face everyday so I don't have to clean the pups.

YorkieRini · 12-02-2005, 09:56 AM

Since the corners of the eye is a sensitive area, I like to use a soft bristled tootbrush while in the bath to clean the area, then I use another one when I'm grooming to brush the hair eye away from the eye. It works really well.

KellyV · 12-02-2005, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

Someone shared this on a site and we are using it with GREAT results - It's called Eye Envy and if anyone wants to see tear stains GONE - this stuff works GREAT - within days the stains faded -

you don't put it IN their eyes - you just gently rub it under their eyes and it really works -

Hm... that Eye Envy stuff looks great. I may have to try that.

Pixie is starting to get some stains. I clean her eyes every night, but it's seems to have gotten worse since I got her. I think her adult teeth are starting to come in, and I've heard that can cause excessive tearing/staining. Anybody know if that's true or not? Does that stop after all the teeth have come in?

11-29-2005, 10:11 AM	#1
hprush Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 11	Cleaning eyes? Hello there! This is my first post on this website. My husband and I just got our 5-month old Yorkie, Hoosier, a week ago Sunday. He is so adorable and we are having the best time with him! I'm trying to do everything right and I have a question... My parents have a Silkie and my mom was telling me I should (and I want to) clean the sleep from his face by his eyes and nose...sometimes he will sit still for me, and I get most of the crusty part of with either my fingernail or a comb. I don't want hurt him; although, he doesn't really seem to mind. Is there any way (easily) - aside from giving him a bath that I can get rid of the stains left behind? Thanks in advance! Heather

11-29-2005, 10:27 AM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 22,520	I use a cloth with warm water and a flea comb. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-29-2005, 10:50 AM	#3
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 9,492	i use a warm washcloth tooo and then when im done, lexi knows she gets a treat for standing there.... __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

11-29-2005, 08:20 PM	#9
HisNameIsHarley YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,110	Every morning after Harleys potty break I'll have him sit on my lap (note for about 15 seconds tops bc he's as hyper as a 4th of july firework when he wakes up) and I'll just carefully scrape away any "sleepy stuff" from his eyes. I've never had any problems with tear staining and I think that's due to the fact that I clean them every day and his food. Sometimes certain foods can cause tear stains. __________________ LeeAnn Harley Remember.. Dog is God Spelled Backwards

11-29-2005, 09:27 PM	#10
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,688	welcome to YT hprush. on your new baby. I use a cotton ball dampened with warm water and then a flea comb. They love having this done . I think it is the warm and soft feel. I also rave about how good they are being(makes them feel special). It is almost like a treat for them. Post some pics of Hoosier when you get a chance. can't get enough of those pretty faces. __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

11-29-2005, 08:04 PM	#5
Bodhi'sMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lynnwood Posts: 153	I use 1/2 a cotton ball (100% cotton) saturated with warm water. I'll hold it on the crunchies a few seconds at a time until they're on the cotton ball. Rinse and repeat. I agree with the flea comb. Nothing gets out the excess better. His attitude is improving for this daily routine as long as he gets praise and 'chicken' (plain boiled chicken bits) afterwards.

11-29-2005, 08:10 PM	#6
spydergurl YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 508	I like the cotton pads for makeup better than the balls. I also cut the hairs right there really short. Be carefull with their eyes. Mine sit very still and are used to me doing everything to them. You can also use Hydrogen peroxide on a q-tip. But don't let it get in their eyes, and rinse well.

11-29-2005, 08:13 PM	#7
spydergurl YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 508	BTW, welcome to YT! We have a great group here, and it's very informative. Use your search to find out things, too. There's so much info on here, you'll never run out!

11-29-2005, 08:16 PM	#8
MuffinsMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 234	I cant get Muffin to sit through anything! He goes crazy! MuffinsMom

11-29-2005, 11:53 PM	#11
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,991	I have a white bichon and his eyes are almost impossible to keep clean. I took him to the vet for something different and the vet took out a flea comb and cleaned under his eyes in just a few seconds. I noticed a previous poster mentioned this - and, believe me, it works. My vet didn't use any water or anything, she just combed through the hair beneath his eyes and he didn't make a fuss or anything - it was done before he knew what was happening. What she had was a little "crescent-shaped flea comb," a size that would fit in the palm of your hand. Good luck! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

11-30-2005, 03:29 AM	#12
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 30,357	Someone shared this on a site and we are using it with GREAT results - It's called Eye Envy and if anyone wants to see tear stains GONE - this stuff works GREAT - within days the stains faded - you don't put it IN their eyes - you just gently rub it under their eyes and it really works - __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri.. AKA Spy-Girls (photos here) Click for LABELS Click for CARDS * SAY NO to PET STORES ! www.designsbyvillette.com USING YOUR PHOTOS !

11-30-2005, 04:04 AM	#13
Bentley&BitsysMom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charlotte Posts: 2,836	an eyebrow/eyelash brush works really well too....you can buy them at the drug store in the make up dept. I read a post on here a while back that any dog food with red beet pulp in it can cause their eyes to have tear stains worse. Bitsy stills cleans Bailey and Charlie's face everyday so I don't have to clean the pups. __________________ Michelle BENTLEY, BITSY, CHARLIE, & BAILEY'S Mommy Dogster Pagehttp://www.dogster.com/?145000

12-02-2005, 09:56 AM	#14
YorkieRini Livin' La Yorkie Local Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,607	Since the corners of the eye is a sensitive area, I like to use a soft bristled tootbrush while in the bath to clean the area, then I use another one when I'm grooming to brush the hair eye away from the eye. It works really well. __________________ Irene www.stellaryorkies.com "Live everyday as it if it were your last!"