How to get rid of dark tears under eyes

[txshopper73]

Also, find a dog food that does not contain Beet Pulp. A maltese owner told me this and her dog had ZERO tear stains under the eyes. I know that Chicken Soup doesn't contain Beet Pulp.

[furby2000]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Ellie's vet and I just had this conversation. We both think that anything given low grade may not be the best choice. I like to save antibiotics for if Ellie needs them, not just give them to her for something like tear stains (or runny eyes).

Exactly my point! I prefer to keep the strong stuff to when it is medically necessary...and imagine my Tiffy is only 2.6 pounds so anything that can be harsh on a bigger babe can be almost deadly to her so I constantly worry..

[Bellepoupee]

Hi, some one on YT told me to take a tooth brush - it really works well - every night I put the tooth brush under warm water and I clean his eyes and my little Logan doesn't mind at all all the guk goes on the tooth brush....

[furby2000]

Originally Posted by Patti

I switched recently to distilled water and Pixie's teai=ring and red staining has improved tremendously.

I tried this already but it wont let up. Do you use any specific type of distilled water?

[furby2000]

Originally Posted by txshopper73

Also, find a dog food that does not contain Beet Pulp. A maltese owner told me this and her dog had ZERO tear stains under the eyes. I know that Chicken Soup doesn't contain Beet Pulp.

REally?? I just looked and the food I am giving does contain beet pulp!! I am so switching to Chicken Soup ASAP!

[Brookef18]

I use distilled water also... It has helped, I also will once in a while wash Chewy's face with no more tears baby shampoo when his face is gross... (He gets a bath every week but this is for inbetween) I cut the eye hair around his eyes to keep it from poking him in the eye.

The peroxide is just regular from the drug store. Dilute it half and half with warm water...Be careful not to get it in his eyes... I just use a cotton ball and wipe his eyes with it after I have cleaned and combed it.

[furby2000]

Originally Posted by Brookef18

I use distilled water also... It has helped, I also will once in a while wash Chewy's face with no more tears baby shampoo when his face is gross... (He gets a bath every week but this is for inbetween) I cut the eye hair around his eyes to keep it from poking him in the eye.

The peroxide is just regular from the drug store. Dilute it half and half with warm water...Be careful not to get it in his eyes... I just use a cotton ball and wipe his eyes with it after I have cleaned and combed it.

Thank you so much Brooke I am going to strat trying the peroxide today.
Oh Chewy is sooo handsome. He has a gorgeous face and what a nice color of coat he has!!

[Wylie's Mom]

What are you feeding though? Bc for some dogs, watery/discharge-y eyes is a result of a food allergy. So, excessive discharge may be easily solved....

[kl1977]

Izzys it like this about every two days its a pink goupy crap. She is eating Royal Canin 33. I was just gonna post this same question. Just wanted to make sure this was normal.

[janelles]

Hi
I am trying something new put out by Petkin, Inc. It is called Gentle Eye Area Cleanser. They are wipes, and it says they wash away daily dirt and tear stains. I have been using it for a few days now on Teddy, and it really seems to help. He doesn't seem to mind it either. It also says on the container that it helps prevent eye infection.
Janelles

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by kl1977

Izzys it like this about every two days its a pink goupy crap. She is eating Royal Canin 33. I was just gonna post this same question. Just wanted to make sure this was normal.

You may have just solved your dilemma there! RC is quite well known on here for causing many dogs alot of allergy problems. It certainly may be worth your while to try something else. Does she itch or lick/chew her paws at all?

[kl1977]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

You may have just solved your dilemma there! RC is quite well known on here for causing many dogs alot of allergy problems. It certainly may be worth your while to try something else. Does she itch or lick/chew her paws at all?

Well Ive only had her 11 days and this is what the breeder was feeding. Im going to switch probly to Chicken Soup puppy but I thought Id let her adjust a little before I switched her food. She does scratch sometimes and she doesnt have fleas . Guess I need to pick soem up soon huh.

[Brookef18]

Originally Posted by kl1977

Izzys it like this about every two days its a pink goupy crap. She is eating Royal Canin 33. I was just gonna post this same question. Just wanted to make sure this was normal.

I used to feed Royal Canin and i just decided a few weeks ago to try something else. So now he gets Merric. As far as I know he is doing ok on it, but his eyes still water...

Just always clean their eyes every day, it is so important. Chewy's eyes get really bad if I skip one day!

[Boosted Panda]

Angel eyes on our Maltese and on Chloe.