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red tear stains Roccos eyes have been tearing for about 10 days or so well lastnight I noticed red staining going down from his eyes. I haven't change his diet. What can be causing this? Anyone know? |
Are you sure it's red? Could it be because their tearing so much that it's making it look red. |
No, it looks a reddish color like it is stained with food coloring. |
dog tears and saliva have a chemical in them that turns their fur red. Dogs that tear alot have tear stains on their face and dogs that chew at their paws have red/orange tinted feet too. The tears are actually clear but when they dry they leave red stains |
The red comes from a type of fungus/yeast that grows in the moist hair from the tearing. The tears themselves aren't really red. |
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I always heard it was iron that caused the red color. Zoey has a reddish tint to her eye boogies! I will ask the vet to check for yeast at her next checkup! |
Thanks everyone. I will ask his vet. |
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