Tear Stains: What Causes Canine Tear Stains and How to Remedy
Have you ever seen a dog with red or brown marks under their eyes? Maybe you thought it looked like "goop"? This is actually called tear staining and can be caused by a number of underlying conditions.
Canine tear stains can actually be the result of an ear infection. To prevent ear infections clean out your dog's ears regularly with a cleansing solution, and if you suspect an ear infection has already set in, pay the vet a visit; as ear infections subside, tear markings should too.
Another underlying cause could be allergies. Dogs can suffer reactions to environmental factors, such as food or particles in the air, just like humans. If you notice that your dog's tear stains get worse in certain situations, you should have their allergies checked out. Blocked tear ducts are another culprit for tear stains. They are uncommon; however, they require the assistance of a veterinarian to be cured. Other factors that may contribute to tear markings are bacteria growth (red yeast) and water; sometimes water contains minerals that may contribute to the discoloration.
Another underlying cause could be allergies. Dogs can suffer reactions to environmental factors, such as food or particles in the air, just like humans. If you notice that your dog's tear stains get worse in certain situations, you should have their allergies checked out. Blocked tear ducts are another culprit for tear stains. They are uncommon; however, they require the assistance of a veterinarian to be cured. Other factors that may contribute to tear markings are bacteria growth (red yeast) and water; sometimes water contains minerals that may contribute to the discoloration.
Certain dog breeds are more susceptible to tear staining, especially ones with light colored fur. These breeds include English bulldogs, Chihuahuas, Maltese, Boxers, Boston Terriers, Poodles, French Bulldogs, Shih Tzus, Cockapoos, Bichon Frise, Lhasa Apsos, Havanese, Cocker Spaniels and King Charles Cavaliers. If you have one of these dogs, you may have to provide extra care in order to keep their tear stains under control.
Unfortunately, tear stains can cause a number of problems for outside of the unattractive look including:
• Irritation to the eyes when hair comes in contact with them.
• Susceptibility to eye infections; symptoms of conjunctivitis in dogs include eye redness, discharge, squinting, pawing at the eyes and other signs of.
• Facial yeast infections that can spread to the ears and paws.
• Susceptibility to eye infections; symptoms of conjunctivitis in dogs include eye redness, discharge, squinting, pawing at the eyes and other signs of.
• Facial yeast infections that can spread to the ears and paws.
All of these issues can affect an animal's quality of life and should be watched for closely.
To prevent complications, it is important to keep on top of your dog's tear stains . Try to give them baths and wash around the eyes, ears and paws. You will need to wipe off "eye boogers" in order to keep them from staining your pet's fur; this may need to be done more than once daily.
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