Tear Stains - Our Top Tips and Tricks
How do you get rid of tear stains? - This is such a common question we are asked, so we have put together our best tips and tricks on how to finally get rid of tear stains and prevent them from coming back! We also rounded up our favorite, tried and true tear stain products including blueberry facials (Yes, I said facial ;) and more! Hope you guys find this helpful :)
One of the key words here is PREVENT. The best tip we can give is to prevent tears from becoming tear stains because tear stains themselves are more difficult to remove once they have "stained/dyed" the hair.
How to PREVENT tear stains...
1. DIET DIET DIET. Tear stains and over production of tears can be caused by diet. Making sure your dog's diet fits their own personal needs is MAJOR KEY. Beauty comes from the inside, no? I will list some great foods/brands in the next blog post to try if you are in search of a new food to help with the tear stains. It may take a few tries to find the the right food that best suites your pup, but definitely worth it- not only for tears stains but for the overall health of your child (I mean dog ;)
2. KEEP IT CLEAN. - and D R Y ! This is crucial to the prevention process. If you see a boogy, wipe it off ASAP. The longer the hair around the eye stays damp, the higher the chance of the tears/boogy staining the actual hair follicles. -just like dying your own hair. I like to keep these products handy for wiping and preventing stains.
Best products to TREAT already existing tear stains...
1. TropiClean SPA Blueberry Lavish Tear Stain Remover Facial Cleanser - A yummy blueberry facial :)
How/when to use: We recommend using 1-2Xs every 2 weeks as needed.
Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Mild Coconut Cleanser, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla), Vaccinium Cyanococcus (Blueberry), Actinidia Chinesis (Kiwi), Vitamin E, Avena Sativa (Oatmeal), Camellia Sinensis (White Tea), Zingiber Officinale (Ginger).
How/when to use: Anytime you need to clean or wipe off the eye area.
Ingredients: Purified water, aloe vera, sodium chloride, boric acid, witch hazel, natragem, citric acid, vitamin E, natural preservatives.
3. Natural Dog Company Wrinkle Balm -We love the travel stick because its small (the size of a human chapstick) and its size allows you to easily apply the balm directly from the stick itself - no fingers or wipes required = less mess.
How/when to use: Apply to creases and folds between skin throughout the day when the area you are applying it to is clean and dry.
Ingredients: ORGANIC HEMPSEED OIL, ORGANIC SHEA NUT BUTTER, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, ORGANIC AVOCADO OIL, ORGANIC JOJOBA OIL, CANDELILLA WAX, ORGANIC OLIVE LEAF EXTRACT, CALENDULA EXTRACT, NIAOULI, ROSEMARY EXTRACT, NATURAL VITAMIN E
We hope these tips work for you! Please comment below if you have any tips of your own to share! We would greatly appreciate it! As always, make sure to check with your vet prior to trying these tips!
product photo cred: amazon.com
My 6mo Frenchie has tear stains snd very watery eyes and stomache issues…his vet recommended Taste Of The Wild Salmon for puppies but I see no change can you please recommend a brand of food ??
I switched my English bulldog to vegetarian food, and his stains decreased by over 50%. Then I switched him to a vegan diet from. V-Dog and it’s incredible how much that made a difference. He hardly ever gets them now. Also his yeast infrections in his ears also decreased teumendisouly! People think I’m crazy when they hear he’s a vegan until I show them before and after pictures. I highly recommend giving it a try! He loves the food and didn’t lose any weight on it.
I also have a white Frenchie. He has terrible tear stains. I have tried a lot of different tips and suggestions. Will try the Desitin. Stephanie how do you apply the powdered buttermilk?
Our vet mentioned that Chicken as an ingredient can sometimes cause the stains so we do a grain free, non chicken food and no stains!
My frenchie and I swear by desitin!!!
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