Dog Tear Stains

When a dog experiences stains on or around its eyes, it is typically a result of an overflow of tears into the the dogs cheeks which then causes stains to appear. These stains are very visible on white, or light colored dogs. Common types of dogs that this dog tear stains are common on are poodles, maltese, and other smaller dogs.

To dig a bit deeper into the issue, lets look at exactly what is happening: as the tears form they often clump on the dogs hair just below the eyes. This clumping and build up then leads to the dark tear stains. Remember that the hair around a dogs eyes is actually a protective shield and need to be kept clean to avoid infection and other issues, do removing dog tear stains is not just a cosmetic issue - it is indeed a health issue. This hair around the eyes needs to be kept clean by removing accumulated sludge in the area. Remember to visit your vet if you feel that your dog is in any pain or you can not remove the stains.

So exactly how do we go about removing the tear stains on dogs; the trick is to remove bacterial and yeast infections which are a result of the build up. The most common being red yeast. The good news is that it is very easy to do. The tricky part is selecting the correct product as there are many dog tear stain remover products available on the market and some work better than others. Make sure you select a product that treats the issue, and doe not just mask the stains or try to re-color them.

Be sure to use a solution that is composed of all natural ingredients and removes the bacteria and yeast from the start. Remember as we mentioned above, the issue of dog tear stains is more than a cosmetic issue. Dog tear stains can also be a result of poor dog nutrition, genetics (such as with poodles and maltese dogs), and digestive disorders. So always make sure you provide your dog with a high quality dog supplement and dog enzyme; as they will also help promote a healthy looking coat and color for your dog! As mentioned, genetics is especially true with smaller breeds, such as Maltese, Poodles, and other smaller dogs have are the most likely to develop teat stain issues.

So now the good news - Evolution Pets Dog Tear Stain Remover PLUS works great, Our Maltese had terrible tear stains and in about 2 weeks they were gone. Best of all this solution is all natural.

We hope this article was informative. More information is at our website - evolutionsupply.com Thank you, The Evolution Pet Supply Team.