My white puppy has stubborn tear stains. How do I remove them?

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Mutton is a breed that we typically see the problem of tear staining. It is not harmful but cosmetically, it can be unsightly. There are supplements that have been known to reduce the brown stains. I would recommend a supplement such as Angel Eyes or Ocubright, which can reduce the brown staining that you are seeing after several months of being on the supplement. Either one of these can be found online or at your local pet store. I hope that this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

What a cutie! If you've not yet had a vet examine her eyes, please do so. She may have an eye condition that is contributing to the issue. If her eyes have gotten a clean bill of health from your vet, try this: Many people have had success with these treats. Thanks for asking PetCoach!

Great question! There are tear stain removers you can buy from a pet store that helps remove Luna's tear stains. Some people report that quality of water affects tear stains, so you can give her purified water. Clean her face twice a day with a damp cloth to remove excess tears. I'd recommend using a glass, porcelain, or stainless steel bowl instead of plastic, as plastic bowls crack and can retain bacteria. I'd also recommend having Luna seen by a vet, as excessive tear stains can be caused by ingrown eye lashes or abnormally large tear producing glands, which can be treated surgically. Finally stress and poor diet can contribute to the product of tear stains, so make sure to feed her a high quality puppy formulated food. I recommend Royal Canin or Hills Science diet.

Unfortunately., there's not a way to stop the tearing. You best options are to keep the hair clipped short and clean the eyes daily to prevent the discharge from building up. If Draco will not allow you to clip the fur or if you are seeing any sores/infection, have him examined by the veterinarian and possible the groomer if the vet cannot clip the fur (the groomer may have more appropriate tools for this). There is a product called Angel Eye that helps with the discoloration but it will not prevent the build up. I hope this helps.

This is a good general eye wash: ( http://www.allivet.com/p-8131-vetericyn-plus-eye-wash-3-oz.aspx ) For tear staining I recommend Angel Eyes products. They seem to work the best. ( https://angelseyesonline.com/products/ ) Hope this helps. Great question!

Angel's eyes plus is for clearing tear stains, but I'm not sure if that is Thunder's specific problem. If it is, I recommend getting a tear stain cleaner from the pet shop. There are ones you can use on his face directly that helps clean up the tear stains. I would also recommend using a porcelain or metal bowl for his food and water. Plastic ones can crack and retain bacteria which can make tear stains worse. You can also try giving him filtered water, which may help as well.

I'm sorry to hear Tucker is having issues with tear staining. It can be normal in dogs with a light hair coat to see some coloration from normal discharge around the eyes. In some dogs, it can be improved with an oral probiotic, or an over the counter remedy designed specifically for this issue. Allergies can also exacerbate the discharge seasonally. I would touch base with his veterinarian to discuss what options may be available to him that may help. Good luck!