Lots of pet pawrents take to the internet to find ways to tackle their dog s tear stains but get facts and myths confused.
Ceramic water dish for pets tear stains.
It s worth looking at your dog s food and water dishes.
Try using glass water bottles such as made for birds instead of water bowls or use paper towels to absorb the excess water around your dog s mouth after he drinks from a bowl.
There is a genetic basis for dogs that get tear stains and we do see it in certain types of dogs more than others says klein.
Certain breeds of dogs are more susceptible to tear stains or it can simply be a case of a particular dog being predisposed towards getting tear stains.
Apply distilled white vinegar directly to the hard water deposits in your pet s ceramic bowl and allow it to soak in for 10 minutes to loosen deposits.
Below are three common misconceptions about dog tear stains.
Apart from the grooming tips above there are other ways in which you can get rid of your french bulldog s tear stains which are not so obvious but vets recommend.
With the elegant shape sparkling stainless steel this pet fountain will go with any décor in your home.
Red tear stains mean there is an infection.
The ultra quiet pump circulates and oxygenates the water.
Ceramic fountains are easily scratched with harsh scouring powders or abrasive substances leaving unsightly hairline cracks where mineral deposits collect easily in the future.
Drinking fountain raindrop by pioneer pet.
Elevated dog bowls automatic dog feeder varieties and more dog bowls come in all shapes and sizes to accommodate every dog from peckish puppies to hungry giants.
The redness from tear stains is caused by a compound called porphyrin found in the precorneal fluid.