Has anyone ever used ANGEL EYES?

[KimInMD]

Some dogs are prone to food allergies, yeast based ear infections, or even teething problems. This causes an inflammatory reaction, which in turn upsets a dog's PH balance. The result is a breeding ground for red yeast. Basically, the bad bacteria in the gut kills off the good bacteria. This happens in humans too. The standard vet cure is a low dose 10 day cycle of tetracycline, which again balances the GI tract. The active ingredient in Angel Eyes is Tylosin (similar in structure to Erythromycin). It is a Macrolide Antibiotic, meaning it does not kill bacteria but controls it's growth. It is prescribed to treat gastrointestinal tract infections. Even though the amount of Tylosin in Angel Eyes is small, I would never use it long term. It is meant to use short term to restore the balance between the good and bad bacterias. When that happens, the red yeast dies, and no more tear stains. Dogs with yeast smell terrible and they often itch like crazy. I can understand someone may not want to use an over the counter product like Angel Eyes. Please at least try a grain free diet and the distilled water to rule out the food allergy first. I hope this helps.

[Fancysmommy]

Originally Posted by Brewfilek

my vet told me it blocks the tear ducts so they don't tear.

doesn't seem natural to me....

I know dogs are slightly different than children (only slightly...) but my (human) daughter had surgery three times for blocked tear ducts and her eyes teared all the time. The doctor said it was like a blocked up toilet-they overflowed because they were blocked. I said all that to say that I don't think a product that "blocked" the tear ducts would actually stop the tearing...not saying anything about this particular product either way, but I don't think blocking the tear ducts would stop the tearing, so I don't believe that's how this particular product works.

[Wagirl98665]

I never used angel eyes on my Yorkie, but have on my Maltese and both of my Bichons. It works great, but has a very bitter taste and it's a little hard to get them to eat it. I usually try to wrap the dose in a piece of lunch meat or cheese. If you sprinkle in on food they will not touch it. Possibly a pill pocket might work. It also works very fast so you won't have to give it for very long. Also wanted to mention that it's important to use Stainless Bowls. No Ceramic. The stainless bowls help with not getting stains. Good luck!!

[lynzy420]

Mia's sister has a white face and has tear stains, she asked the vet about using that and she told her NOT to use it...don't remember why, but she did.