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Everything shows up on white! Excessive tears, caused by too many tears or insufficient tear drainage can stain a dog’s face. The reddish brown stain typically appears on the Poodle, Maltese, Bichon, Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu breeds. Other breeds like Cocker Spaniels and Cavalier King Charles experience staining, however it isn’t always as obvious.

There are many reasons why a dog has tear stains. It is trial and error to figure out which is causing the problem in your dog. Every dog has a different chemical makeup and lives in a different environment; therefore the eye stain culprit can vary from dog to dog.

Genetics play a role in whether a dog is subject to tear staining. Not all Maltese and Bichons have tear stains. Some are just born looking good.

Some dogs just have good genes, at least in the tear staining category. Veterinarians suggest that eye structure is the source of the problem. A sinus condition can lead to excessive tearing. The sinuses are connected to eyes, ears, nose and fluid blockage and inadequate draining can lead to infections.

Fleas tend to congregate around the eyes where it is warm and moist. They irritate a dog’s eyes and leave their red feces under the dogs’ eyes. Fleas also carry mites, which cause ear infections that also create excessive eye tearing and staining.

A Veterinarian can help diagnose the cause of excessive eye tearing and staining. Vets can determine if your dog has clogged tear ducts, ear infections or irritating eye lashes that are causing your dog’s eye to tear. Treating an ear infection or unclogging an eye duct via eye irrigation can be medically necessary. If there is a severe eye condition a Veterinary Opthalmologist might be required to treat your dog’s condition.

There are solutions you can purchase in a pet store to aid in eliminating eye staining. Some popular products include: Angels’ Eyes(R) helps to eliminate staining around the mouth and a dog coat due to licking. Just sprinkle Angels’ Eyes daily on regular food. Eye Envy is a tear stain removal system that is applied externally to remove unsightly stains and inhibits dark staining production. Eye Envy does not contain any bleach, peroxide or steroids. Grooming shampoos like SPA Lavish Your Pet Collection Fresh Pet Facial Scrub effectively removes dirt and tear stains.

Check with your Veterinarian to be sure the method you choose is safe for your dog. The eye area is very sensitive and extra caution is necessary to keep your pet beautiful and healthy!

There are many reasons why a dog would have tear stains. It is tricky to determine the cause of the problem in your dog. Joanne Gallagher is an authority in caring for your dog and suggests visiting Jake’s Dog House for various solutions for tear stain removal.

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