Runny Eyes

[Nikko's_human]

What can be done about those stubborn hairs around their eyes that just won't stay put? Nikko has teary eyes because there are these little hairs that are too short to slick back and just kind of hang in front of his eyes. The tears dry up and he always has these little crusty deposits around his eyes (yuck). He recently had a haircut (about a month ago) and I don't want to take him in for another trim. I was thinking of applying a hair cream or something to slick these hairs back but I don't want to it to irritate him further. I read somewhere that you can use vaseline but I don't want to put anything greasy on his hair. Any suggestions?

[Lexi Rae]

you know, lexi had the same problem until i took her to get groomed, they kinda shaved between her nose area and the tears were gone.. now they are back after a month tooo... i guess just take the pup to the groomer and have just that part done....

[Nikko's_human]

I may have to do that. He was fine after his first haircut. Now it is just all over the place. And it doesn't help that he won't let me near him with the brush without declaring war on it!!

[mmyorkies]

Use vaseline under their eyes until the hair is long enough to drape down. The vaseline will catch the hairs and should keep them out of the eyes.

[Pattie]

Originally Posted by Nikko's_human

What can be done about those stubborn hairs around their eyes that just won't stay put? Nikko has teary eyes because there are these little hairs that are too short to slick back and just kind of hang in front of his eyes. The tears dry up and he always has these little crusty deposits around his eyes (yuck). He recently had a haircut (about a month ago) and I don't want to take him in for another trim. I was thinking of applying a hair cream or something to slick these hairs back but I don't want to it to irritate him further. I read somewhere that you can use vaseline but I don't want to put anything greasy on his hair. Any suggestions?

Chloe's eyes alays run, haircut or not. The crust sticks best when the hair starts coming in. To keep it off I must wash her face everyday and much of the time, I have to pull off the "yuk" with my fingers. Is this a Yorkie thing with the eyes, does anyone know?

[AsCeNsIoN]

Originally Posted by Pattie

Chloe's eyes alays run, haircut or not. The crust sticks best when the hair starts coming in. To keep it off I must wash her face everyday and much of the time, I have to pull off the "yuk" with my fingers. Is this a Yorkie thing with the eyes, does anyone know?

I have the same trouble with Mitzi. I just wash her face with some warm water and a cotton ball these days. It's a daily thing in our house. I've found that by doing it first thing in the morning and last thing at night, she stays goober free most of the day. It seems to build up most at night, maybe its a sleep thing. I think it's any dog with long hair who gets goobered, as well as our little Yorkies.

[SnowWa]

You guys haven't seen anything - unless you've owned a Bichon - can you imagine eyes ten times worse on a pure white coat??????

So - this makes me think that my little Yorkie has almost no problem at all.

My vet can quickly clean any dogs eyes. She uses one of those curved "dog flea combs" and combs the hair around their eyes clean in only a few seconds. She said she uses these little flea combs for all sorts of grooming chores.......

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I keep the hair around my dog's eyes (and along the bridge of his nose) cut very short. My pup is in a puppy cut - so this works great for us - and it certainly cuts down on any irritation his hair might cause his eyes.


Carol Jean

[Pattie]

Originally Posted by SnowWa

You guys haven't seen anything - unless you've owned a Bichon - can you imagine eyes ten times worse on a pure white coat??????

So - this makes me think that my little Yorkie has almost no problem at all.

My vet can quickly clean any dogs eyes. She uses one of those curved "dog flea combs" and combs the hair around their eyes clean in only a few seconds. She said she uses these little flea combs for all sorts of grooming chores.......

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I keep the hair around my dog's eyes (and along the bridge of his nose) cut very short. My pup is in a puppy cut - so this works great for us - and it certainly cuts down on any irritation his hair might cause his eyes.


Carol Jean

You are absolutely right about the comb and how it cleans it out really fast But I stopped doing that because after the last trip to the groomer (I think they were rougher brushing her then I am) she is acting like her skin is extremely sensitive with the brush or comb and lets out little yips when I tried to comb her "goobers" as you called them. I had her eyes/bridge cut a bit shorter too, not too short cause she is growing into her long coat and with not the puppy cut I didn't know if it would look strange. Also whoever said about the once at night and every morning, yup I find the same thing so it must be a yorkie thing then & Bichons too ha ha or maybe small dogs??? Come to think of it my step daughter had a Laso that did this really bad - she spent a huge amount on the eye duct surgery her vet suggested. poor little guy, it didn't change a thing and he went thru all that

[JPop's Mom]

A nice soft toothbrush also works well for the "goobers". Just soften first with a warm washcloth.

[jackandjill]

I haven't been on here for a couple of months, so Hi All.
I use a eyebrow brush on Jack's eyes, he is 16 month old now, and gets the gooey stuff mostly at night, so our ritual in the morning is wash face, wash belly and brush hair.
I asked my vet if there was anything I could use, and he told me to give him a solution of a poultry antibiotic (Sorry I can't remember the name but it begins with a M) once a day for 3 weeks. He said it would clear up, but then he chuckled and said, "But if he starts clucking and laying eggs quit giving it to him".(Comedian) My groomer said that it does work but only for a short time.

[Pattie]

Originally Posted by JPop's Mom

A nice soft toothbrush also works well for the "goobers". Just soften first with a warm washcloth.

I like your idea (toothbrush) and also JackandJill's idea (eyebrow brush) and I am going to try both. I did notice that Chloe's eyes run more in the daytime when I leave her. Could she be crying? Or am I being a wose Sorry as I am writing this I realize I sound like a real nut but I truly hate leaving her alone (Maybe only I cry when I leave ha ha ha) ok I think we both have separation anxiety. Seriously, could she be crying? Do you guys remember your first baby at birth, the loud cries but no tears came then after a few months old, those first real tears dropped. Ok now I agree with my sister, I am being ridiculous (I think, well maybe) But do they cry tears? In case you can't tell, I am a new Yorkie Mom

[jackandjill]

I don't think they actually cry, but they do get sad. Jack isn't left alone too much, no more than 4 hours, and when he is he has the run of the house. He is ususally asleep in his bed when we return, so I can tell he isn't too anxious. Mind you it is hard to creep in without him knowing to find him asleep.

[AIM]

Our groomer told us that that hair should eventually lay over the nose when it grows out. You can use vaseline until then. It looks a little greasy, but it also makes the eye gunk easier to wipe off. If you have the hair cut short, you have to do it at least every few weeks or it will keep poking the dog's eyes.

[Pattie]

Thanks AIM for the info... I'm storing it as well

JackandJill... I would love to keep Chloe lose and give run of the house while I am out but I can't right now. First off she is only 8 months old, even though she is so perfect, never chews anything but her stuff, never potties anywhere but her wee wee pads, I've been warned of 2 things. One=she could still start to chew or be destructive until 18 months old. (even though I don't see it happening) and was also warned, she may get board and chew an electric cord or something. 2nd off, we travel back & forth to New York every other month. Staying at Gramma's I need to keep her in a cage. If I let her have run of the house here, during our trips I fret she will not be used to her playpen or crates, right?Too many things she can get into at Gramma's that could hurt or kill her (including mice poison granules to keep the field mice out of Gramma's house) I only work 2 hours, then home, later in the day another client-gone 2 hours then home BUT because of the 2 reasons written above, I hesitate to give her full run of the house now. Perhaps at 2 years old, I can. Gramma will be gone no doubt (she is 95 now) and Chloe would not be in toddlerhood any longer, so not in danger of doing bored puppy things, right? In the meantime, she doesn't yell or object but when I get her and place her in her playpen when I am leaving, she is def. not happy and very sad, which of course is what is causing "my" separation anxiety

[jackandjill]

We are off the subject of goo, but I think this is a good place to put this. I can understand why you have to crate her, it is difficult when visiting other family members. There is one other thing that is a hazard, I mentioned it a few months ago, but I think it is worth repeating.
Put your toilet seat and lid down at all times. I had a friend that lost her Yorkie because he jumped up on the toilet to look at the water and the lid fell down and unfortunatly killed him. It is a sad tale, but one to be learned from.
When I say the run of the house, it is really just our lower level, that I have dog and child proofed. Chloe sounds like a dream puppy.