How do I get rid of tear stains on my Maltese?
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How do I get rid of tear stains on my Maltese?
Use a flea comb to remove any eye debris and blot with a tissue. A favourite recipe is to take a pinch of half cornstarch/half boric acid powder and work it into the wet hair with your fingers, then leave it. The cornstarch helps dry the area while the boric acid will gradually lighten the staining.
How do I get the stains off my white dog’s eyes?
Flush eyes with an appropriate canine eye-wash, such as saline eye-wash solutions or Terra Septic eye drops. Use an eye wash wipe and rub underneath and around the eye area.
How can I get the brown stains off my dogs eyes?
Mix a tablespoon of peroxide with an 8 ounce glass of water and dip a cotton ball into the solution for a homemade daily removal concoction, then dab solution on the fur around the eyes before rinsing it off with warm water. Be careful not to get any in your dog’s eyes!
How do you remove tear stains from a Maltese?
Use a flea comb to remove any eye debris and blot with a tissue. A favourite recipe is to take a pinch of half cornstarch/half boric acid powder and work it into the wet hair with your fingers, then leave it. The cornstarch helps dry the area while the boric acid will gradually lighten the staining.
How can I get rid of my dogs tear stains naturally?
Mix a tablespoon of peroxide with an 8 ounce glass of water and dip a cotton ball into the solution for a homemade daily removal concoction, then dab solution on the fur around the eyes before rinsing it off with warm water. Be careful not to get any in your dog’s eyes!
How do I treat my dogs tear stains?
A natural home remedy to treat tear stains in dogs is to use a warm washcloth and baby shampoo. These are safe to use to clean around the eyes. There are many types of eyelid and eyelash cleaning pads that can also be used to clean the face and around the eyes.
Why do some Maltese have tear stains?
The cause can be related to health issues, shape of the eye, blocked tear-ducts, puppy teething, ear infection, allergies (either food or environmental), and so on.