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09-14-2011, 10:07 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SAC town
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| Best eye drop to reduce dog's tears? as title.. |
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09-14-2011, 10:15 AM | #2 |
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| Eye drops are not what your pup needs. Diet and environmental allergens are the primary contributors to tears. Keep the corners of the eyes clean and dry so as not to promote yeast growth.
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10-01-2011, 09:31 AM | #3 |
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| I found when I switched to bottled water, the tears stopped. |
10-01-2011, 10:57 AM | #4 |
I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY
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| I would not put any drops in my dogs eyes for tears unless they were prescribed by the vet. There are many things to do to help prevent staining, switching diets, changing to bottled water, cleaning and drying the eyes each night with a warm washcloth, using a good face scrub when they are in the tub, etc.
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10-02-2011, 07:05 AM | #5 | |
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10-02-2011, 07:57 AM | #6 |
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| I also am interested in a clarification on bottled water. What type of diet changes would be suggested? |
10-02-2011, 08:18 AM | #7 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | I started really to battle tear stains when Taycie turned a year. I tried countless different foods, different products for staining and NOTHING was working. She was also battling other allergy symptoms as well. Finally after discussing everything with my vet we decided to put her on Royal Canin Rabbit and Potato. FINALLY, we are tear stain free. I really believe this food did the trick, I was also at the point that maybe it was just genetics I was battling but now I know it wasn't. Her face looks amazing right now! I have always used bottled water, and I really like the Gerber Water for babies. I buy it at Walmart for 1.00 a gallon. I also have prescribed eye drops that my vet put Taycie on. Because of her allergies, she likes me to put these in her eyes after being outside. I would discuss with your vet your options and his/her recommendations before putting anything in the eyes. I am glad I did!
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10-02-2011, 08:36 AM | #8 | |
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10-02-2011, 08:54 AM | #9 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member | It is a prescription diet. I am only able to buy it through my vet. I would discuss your options with your vet.
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10-02-2011, 09:16 AM | #10 | |
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Here's a link with more information on eye tears. Tear Staining: The Causes & Cures
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10-02-2011, 09:52 AM | #11 |
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| Nancy1999 thank you for the great articual,I found it most helpful. |
10-02-2011, 09:56 AM | #12 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | You're welcome, I found it very informative, it's important to know that not all tearing is caused by the same thing. Lots of people say that it's just cosmetic, but it can be a symtom of a larger problem.
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10-02-2011, 10:02 AM | #13 |
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| Mina is still teething at 9months,on anything that doesn't move fast enough,including the other dogs. One of my poodles is having other issues and therefore suddenly having more red staining. He will be going to the vet next week for bloodwork and xrays,this is a good time to talk with my vet. |
10-02-2011, 11:08 AM | #14 | |
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Good to know! I just found on the bottle it says distilled. I really had no idea. I have however been really pleased with it. I have tried other kinds of bottled water, but I think between her food and water, it has helped keep her tear stain free. Her face, looks so great right now, I hate to change a thing. I have read this article as well... I came across it online when I was googling tear stains.. It really is a good one!
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10-02-2011, 11:09 AM | #15 | |
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