Best eye drop to reduce dog's tears?

[LuvTaycieGirl]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I know what you mean, Joey's eyes have been tear free for over a year, and I'm thrilled!

I am also sooooo thrilled! My friend said to me, Her face looks so good! How did you get rid of all the red around her eyes???

I really think the food has made the biggest difference. I battled tear stains regardless of the water and I tried all different brands along with food in the past.. Once I changed her food is when the miracles started happening! hahahaha!

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by LuvTaycieGirl

I am also sooooo thrilled! My friend said to me, Her face looks so good! How did you get rid of all the red around her eyes???

I really think the food has made the biggest difference. I battled tear stains regardless of the water and I tried all different brands along with food in the past.. Once I changed her food is when the miracles started happening! hahahaha!

Yeah I think the food makes more of a difference than people realize. We did a food switch and Joey had major problems with tearing and brown goopy crude. Blue Wilderness just didn't work for Joey and we're back on Royal Canin and tear free.

[guliverandmaya]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Yeah I think the food makes more of a difference than people realize. We did a food switch and Joey had major problems with tearing and brown goopy crude. Blue Wilderness just didn't work for Joey and we're back on Royal Canin and tear free.

so what in the food exactly can be the problem aside from low quality/preservatives etc..? grains?

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by guliverandmaya

so what in the food exactly can be the problem aside from low quality/preservatives etc..? grains?

We can talk about "most" dogs all we want, but so much of this is individual, and what works with your dog. I have no idea what caused the problem in Blue Wilderness, and many people report that their dogs thrive on it. You just have to find out what works with your dog, but I really believe excessive tearing is a sign of a problem.

[guliverandmaya]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

We can talk about "most" dogs all we want, but so much of this is individual, and what works with your dog. I have no idea what caused the problem in Blue Wilderness, and many people report that their dogs thrive on it. You just have to find out what works with your dog, but I really believe excessive tearing is a sign of a problem.

Maya doesnt have excessive tearing. just the normal build up that I dont like. I wish it could be really clean. I have decided to start with Orijen 5 fish. lets see how it goes.

[DvlshAngel985]

Aside from diet and water, their hair can be an issue too. Short hair around the eyes can irritate and cause tears. Either commit to keeping trimmed and away from the eyes, or grow them out and comb them out of the way. I keep trying to grow them out, but groomers kill me every time! Kaji sees a groomer twice, three times a year at most. I can't find one I like. I always ask that they never touch around his eyes and to never cut his muzzle short. I have yet to find one that listens.

[guliverandmaya]

we all talk about tearing but I never see pictures. it would be nice if you could share your babies eyes.

I took Maya's picture right now.

[DvlshAngel985]

Here's what we're currently struggling with. As a note, the hair in the pic is after months of growth. The hair around his eyes just grows so slowly. I pulled the hair forward to make it easier to see. It tends to lie flat, very close to his eye. Often times, I'm pulling the hair out of his eye.
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And this is the result of the eyes being constantly irritated by his hair.
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[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by guliverandmaya

Maya doesnt have excessive tearing. just the normal build up that I dont like. I wish it could be really clean. I have decided to start with Orijen 5 fish. lets see how it goes.

Joey doesn't have any tearing and no eye buggers either. My little foster is bothered by those crusty things, and while anoying I suspect they aren't caused by anything dangerous to his health. Sometimes, however, the tearing is so bad it can lead to yeast infections because the face is constantly wet.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Here's what we're currently struggling with. As a note, the hair in the pic is after months of growth. The hair around his eyes just grows so slowly. I pulled the hair forward to make it easier to see. It tends to lie flat, very close to his eye. Often times, I'm pulling the hair out of his eye.
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And this is the result of the eyes being constantly irritated by his hair.
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Thanks for this reminder, my foster has had the hair clipped short around the eyes, and sometimes it's better to just let it grow out.

[Roseanderson]

Originally Posted by kayi078

as title..

My vet tol me to use Naphcon A eye drops pick it up at Walmart. It cleared up my little's eye. She had the nastiest eyes lots of gunk buildup cleared after 2 days of using her eyes have cleared. I am real pleased..

[LuvTaycieGirl]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Aside from diet and water, their hair can be an issue too. Short hair around the eyes can irritate and cause tears. Either commit to keeping trimmed and away from the eyes, or grow them out and comb them out of the way. I keep trying to grow them out, but groomers kill me every time! Kaji sees a groomer twice, three times a year at most. I can't find one I like. I always ask that they never touch around his eyes and to never cut his muzzle short. I have yet to find one that listens.

So true! I keep Taycie's nose trimmed. As much as I love it grown out, her eyes start tearing when I would try to grow it out.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by LuvTaycieGirl

So true! I keep Taycie's nose trimmed. As much as I love it grown out, her eyes start tearing when I would try to grow it out.

I'm to chicken to try trimming. Kaji wiggled to much when I get close to his eyes. I had finally grown them out but the groomer didn't listen!!!!! Now we're starting all over again.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by LuvTaycieGirl

So true! I keep Taycie's nose trimmed. As much as I love it grown out, her eyes start tearing when I would try to grow it out.

Petsilk topknot gel can help while the hair is growing out; it’s used on the short hairs. Some people also suggest Vaseline to keep the hairs from pricking the eyes. If you're going to keep it short, be sure to look at it at least weekly to make sure it's not too long.

[LuvTaycieGirl]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Petsilk topknot gel can help while the hair is growing out; it’s used on the short hairs. Some people also suggest Vaseline to keep the hairs from pricking the eyes. If you're going to keep it short, be sure to look at it at least weekly to make sure it's not too long.

Yes, I did try the topknot gel but even with using teeny tiny amounts I didn't really care for it.. I don't know, just didn't work for me. I groom Taycie myself so she is so used to me messing with her! HA! I bathe weekly and I I trim around her eyes after her bath, along with whatever else she may need a touch up with! I usually cut her every 3 weeks because I love the fresh trimmed look

Hey, but I am a hairstylist so... she can't have anything but perfect hair right???? LOL!