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porshiana · 07-09-2008, 06:07 AM

It is very important to try to find the reason the dog is tearing in the first place. Tearing is very common in very small breeds genetically because some of the tear ducts simply do not drain correctly. However that is not always the case. If you can stop them from tearing, then you can stop using the tylan after 6 weeks and see if the tearing comes back. If it does not, then congratulations. No one wants to keep their dog on tylan for life if they don't have to.There can be several reasons.

To help see if you can eliminate the tearing, watch for some of the following
Fur in the eyes causes a lot of tearing, just as our eyes would tear up if we got an eyelash in them. Some dogs get these a lot. Buy a bottle of saline solution from your local pharmacy and keep it on hand. Every couple days look into your babies eyes and see if you see anything foreign in it. If you do hold the eye open and rinse it with saline.

Look at the dog food you feed your dog. Does it say corn,soy or beet pulp anywhere on the label? These things are very bad for dogs digestive system, and can cause all kinds of allergies. Also, dogs should consume 70% meat, 30% fruits and vegetables, and 0% grain. Their bodies cannot process grain as it should. Don't be fooled because the label says high protien. Corn gluten contains 60% protien. The problem is, the dogs just can't process it. Go to this independent dog food analysis place that is not paid to recommend a certain food as most pet stores and vets are, and see what you should be looking for in the label. While you are there, click on reveiws and see if you can find a 6 star food that is available to you and switch to it.
How do you rate the dog foods?

Be sure to use non-porous bowls for water and food. Stainless steel is recommended. Also, try these home remedies for tear staining. Add green beans and parsley and plain yogurt to their diet if possible, and if possible add a teaspoon of organic unheated unfiltered, unpastuerized apple cider to their water.

You may also ask your vet to look at his/her tear ducts to see if they need flushing.

07-09-2008, 06:07 AM	#22
porshiana YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: River Rouge, Mi Posts: 3	It is very important to try to find the reason the dog is tearing in the first place. Tearing is very common in very small breeds genetically because some of the tear ducts simply do not drain correctly. However that is not always the case. If you can stop them from tearing, then you can stop using the tylan after 6 weeks and see if the tearing comes back. If it does not, then congratulations. No one wants to keep their dog on tylan for life if they don't have to.There can be several reasons. To help see if you can eliminate the tearing, watch for some of the following Fur in the eyes causes a lot of tearing, just as our eyes would tear up if we got an eyelash in them. Some dogs get these a lot. Buy a bottle of saline solution from your local pharmacy and keep it on hand. Every couple days look into your babies eyes and see if you see anything foreign in it. If you do hold the eye open and rinse it with saline. Look at the dog food you feed your dog. Does it say corn,soy or beet pulp anywhere on the label? These things are very bad for dogs digestive system, and can cause all kinds of allergies. Also, dogs should consume 70% meat, 30% fruits and vegetables, and 0% grain. Their bodies cannot process grain as it should. Don't be fooled because the label says high protien. Corn gluten contains 60% protien. The problem is, the dogs just can't process it. Go to this independent dog food analysis place that is not paid to recommend a certain food as most pet stores and vets are, and see what you should be looking for in the label. While you are there, click on reveiws and see if you can find a 6 star food that is available to you and switch to it. How do you rate the dog foods? Be sure to use non-porous bowls for water and food. Stainless steel is recommended. Also, try these home remedies for tear staining. Add green beans and parsley and plain yogurt to their diet if possible, and if possible add a teaspoon of organic unheated unfiltered, unpastuerized apple cider to their water. You may also ask your vet to look at his/her tear ducts to see if they need flushing.