The lacrimal gland is an accessory organ of the eye. Its main function is to secrete tears to moisturize the eyeball. Under normal circumstances, the lacrimal gland secretes tears to moisten the eyeball and then enters the nasal cavity through the tear duct. It will not flow out from the corner of the eye. For example, when an animal cries, the lacrimal gland secretes too much tear fluid and cannot Drained from the tear ducts, tears flow from the corners of the eyes. Over time, tear stains form. So how do we treat dog tear stains?

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Treatment methods for dog tear stains:

1. For ear canal infections: You can ask a doctor to diagnose the cause of ear canal infection, and then choose the correct treatment method. Do not buy ear medicines for treatment on your own, which will lead to drug resistance of ear diseases and make it more difficult to treat ear conditions. . After the treatment of ear canal diseases is completed, tears are no longer secreted vigorously, and you should find that the tear stains will disappear automatically at this time.

2. For nasolacrimal duct obstruction: Generally speaking, veterinarians will recommend antibiotic treatment, coupled with minor surgery to unblock the nasolacrimal duct, the disease should be improved; the method and frequency of this treatment will be based on Depending on the severity of the symptoms, it may take several rounds of clearing the nasolacrimal ducts to resolve the problem of nasolacrimal duct obstruction.

3. For entropion of the eyelids: To treat entropion of the eyelids, surgery is usually performed to solve this problem, which is commonly known as "double eyelid cutting". In addition, electric cauterization of the eyelash follicles can effectively solve the problem.

4. For dacryoadenitis: The common way is to use medication to control it. The treatment period depends on the severity of the condition, which may range from five days to four weeks.

5. For genetic problems: There is currently no effective method, we can only take more care of the dog. The method is to use a 2% boric acid cotton ball (cold water can also be used) to gently wipe it from the inner corner of the eye outward. Do not wipe back and forth on the eye. One cotton ball is not enough, so you can change it to another one until the eye is scrubbed clean. After scrubbing, drop eye drops or ointment into the dog's eyes to eliminate inflammation.

6. Cleaning the corners of the eyes: Pay attention to cleaning the hair around the eyes, and do not let burrs enter the eyes to stimulate tear secretion. In addition, you can use sterilizing eye drops to clean your eyes once a day for 10 consecutive days.