Getting rid of tear-stains in white dogs?

**wolfsoul** · 10-18-2005, 09:19 PM

Try Tums -- they work very well. We get lots of dogs in the shop that have tear stains and we always recommend Tums. One tum a day is good or a maltese, 1/2 fed in the morning and 1/2 fed at night.

**Kfamr** · 10-18-2005, 10:48 PM

Yep, she already did the tums thing, didn't work! Thanks anyways.

**dab_20** · 10-19-2005, 03:49 PM

i have a toy poodle mix that has tear stains also! i would also like to know what we can use.

**mruffruff** · 10-20-2005, 09:20 AM

Try peroxide on a Q-tip and clean it every day until the dark stain is gone.

**Shelteez2** · 10-20-2005, 07:45 PM

I belong to another board and this question comes up fairly often. There is a member on that board who has maltese and has shown them. Here is her reply to the question...

1. See a veterinary ophthalmologist to rule out an eye condition causing excessive tearing. Your regular vet cannot see all of the subtle eye lid issues that can cause excessive staining. Solving the problem is the best way to end staining.

2. Rule out other causes of excessive staining such as inhalent allergies.

3. If it is determined to be due to the structure of the face rather than a problem:

a. Try topical treatment. I like to clean the hair daily with Collyrium eye flush on a cotton ball. Another good cleaner is Absolutely Natural's Groom Aid sprayed on a cotton ball.

b. Bleach the hair. Don't forget to condition well (not so much an issue with the shaved face).

c. Try a short course of antibiotics under veterinary supervision. In an adult dog, 7-14 days of Tetracycline can be tried. A couple weeks of Tylan is also an option. Long term antibiotics are not a sound treatment option, but if there is an underlying infection, a single round of antibiotics should do the trick.

link to tear stain thread

another link to posts on tear stains

**teddysworld** · 01-30-2007, 09:01 PM

Try either Angel Eyes or Angel Glow. I just purchased Angel Eyes today & can't wait to get it. It seems like the way to go.

www.angeleyesonline.com

Good Luck!

**mr.chiwawa** · 01-30-2007, 09:32 PM

I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY CHIHUAHUA MISTER AND I FOUND SOMETHING THAT HONESTLY WORKS. I BOUGHT THE EYE PADS THEY ARE EASIER FOR ME TO USE WITH MY SQUIRMY CHIHUAHUA.