Tear Stains!

Photogirl107 · Aug 3, 2014

[MENTION=807]meggypoo328[/MENTION]. These little guys def keep you on your toes!!

Maddie · Aug 13, 2014

I am a firm believer that the kibble we are feeding the pups have a lot to do with the staining issues. When we brought Maddie home, her stains were dreadful. As soon as we switched to grain free kibble, the stains have almost disappeared. We just started her on raw this week.

I Love Louie · Aug 16, 2014

Same with Louie...he was eating wellness and the tear stains were horrible!!! We switched him to grain free and they are gone!!

Lewy · Aug 17, 2014

A teaspoon or a few drops of apple cider vinegar in their water will help.

Cbrugs · Aug 17, 2014

I tried putting some apple cider vinegar in Jax's water cause of all the benefits and he wouldn't drink it.

coolcat46 · Feb 1, 2015

Look on amazon.com

Jakeyjake · Feb 2, 2015

I have heard that it has to do with the water too, so maybe try filtered water.

coolcat46 · May 7, 2015

Thanks was just going to ask if distilled is ok

coolcat46 · May 7, 2015

yes I was wondering about the vinegar smell...not surprised he wont touch it....
Im switching to distilled water today!!!

eeturk · May 7, 2015

We saw a huge difference switching from tap to filtered water.

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MickieBlue · May 9, 2015

Be careful with distilled. I've read that its not good to go 100% distilled because it doesn't quench thirst. I mix between bottled and distilled and his stains are almost gone. Been about a month.

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coolcat46 · Feb 20, 2016

MickieBlue said:
Be careful with distilled. I've read that its not good to go 100% distilled because it doesn't quench thirst. I mix between bottled and distilled and his stains are almost gone

I have used angel tears, filtered water, wiping her face and still have stains on face....we have used distilled water and our frenchie dies seem to drink a lot

hannah · Feb 20, 2016

We are currently trying angel's eyes. Switched to filtered water. Switched to fromm grain free red meat diet. Still tear stains. Ughhh

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MaplesMommy · Feb 20, 2016

hannah said:
We are currently trying angel's eyes. Switched to filtered water. Switched to fromm grain free red meat diet. Still tear stains. Ughhh

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Last time I checked the product line 'Angel's eyes' uses antibiotics. Thats why the tear stains disappear.

I would not give my dog antibiotics, if it doesn't have a bacterial infection.
And even then, antibiotics should never be given longterm.

Antibiotics kill all bacteria, the good and the bad. Meaning your dog's healthy gut flora for example, will be destroyed and without adding a probiotic to build it back up,your dog will be vulnerable to all kinds of diseases and infections.

Bensi1 · Sep 12, 2016

Hi everyone, I use Peroxide and started using desitin...it seems to be helping thus far. It's only been 2 days and I do notice a difference.

coolcat · Oct 10, 2016

bullmama said:
Yes filtered water is very helpful too!

Another thing that can cause tear stains is food, what kind of food do you feed?

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We have been dealing with some digestive issues and put our Frenchie on chicken, rice, pumpkin....well we have seen the tear stains lessen to almost gone...we were feeding merrick lamb and sweet potato.....now trying to transition back to a sensitive stomach food

coolcat · Oct 10, 2016

MickieBlue said:
Be careful with distilled. I've read that its not good to go 100% distilled because it doesn't quench thirst. I mix between bottled and distilled and his stains are almost gone. Been about a month.

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I read where distilled is not goos for them, so we use the spring water

Honeys Owners · Oct 10, 2016

I would agree that distilled water is not good for your dog since it is lacking trace dissolved minerals. I personally give my dog water that's been filtered through a 0.5 micron solid carbon block countertop water filter that removes chemicals like lead, since that is what I drink as well. I wipe my dog's wrinkles daily with a malacetic wipe without drying. Occasionally I will wash them with a dab of ketoconazole and chlorhexidine containing shampoo (Curaseb) on a moistened cosmetic pad, then dry it with another cosmetic pad, then apply a cream like Sudacream or Desitin with my finger.