Tear stains in dogs are congenital/hereditary

Inflammation of the ear canal, ear lice inflammation, gum inflammation, eye inflammation caused by yeast or bacteria, tear ducts The mucosal epithelium swells, causing narrowing or obstruction of the tear duct. Some dogs with large, protruding eyes can compress their nasolacrimal ducts, forcing tears out of their eyes. Over time, tear marks can form. Such as Jingba, Chihuahua, etc.

Tear stains or dietary problems in dogs

With the improvement of living standards, pet owners have changed from feeding simple rice bones to a wide variety of pet foods. . Why do some owners always complain that after switching to another brand of pet food for their dogs, there is an increase in eye feces and the formation or aggravation of tear stains?

This involves whether the ingredients in different brands of pet food are suitable for your dog's constitution. Artificial colors, additives, preservatives, and grains in pet food may cause allergic symptoms, which may indirectly lead to increased tear secretion. You should pay attention to whether your pet frequently rubs its face with its feet, licks its front feet, shakes its head, or has ear canal inflammation. These are all symptoms of sensitivity. Use stainless steel containers to hold bottled or filtered water for your pet to drink to prevent minerals in the water from causing tear stains.

Of particular note is sodium intake, which some owners see their dogs feeding their humans. For pet dogs, the food eaten by owners who do not know how to eat is high in salt, which will lead to increased tear secretion and tear marks.

Dog tear stains or foreign body irritation

Eyelashes may grow in abnormal directions and insert into the eyes. Check your pet's eyes regularly to make sure there is no dust, hair, or tartar stuck to the surface of the eyeball. Any foreign substance may cause tear stains. This situation is more prominent in Chow Chow.

For excessive tear secretion caused by hair entering the eyes, eyelid incision surgery can be performed clinically to correct it. You should also wear a scarf for protection after surgery. Eye ointments containing antibiotics can be used to reduce inflammation at the surgical site. There will be swelling of the eye after surgery. Usually it disappears on its own after 7 days. You can remove the eyelashes inserted into the eyes by hand and apply anti-inflammatory eye ointment. This method only treats the symptoms but not the root cause.

Tear stains or improper care

Keep your pet's eyes clean and wash your hands four weeks before touching. Bathe your pet regularly and comb its hair in advance to remove hair balls and knots. Avoid allergies caused by washing water entering your pet's eyes. After each bath, gently massage your nasolacrimal ducts. It can effectively prevent the formation of tear stains and reduce the symptoms of tear stains.

The formation of tear stains will have a great impact on the dog's external image. Everyone should focus on prevention in daily care. Once tear stains form, the cause must be carefully analyzed and appropriate measures taken as soon as possible. The treatment of tear stains takes a long time and requiresProceed with a plan. After the tears disappear, you should also pay attention to daily eye care. The chance of tear stains forming again is very high!