{"id":7668,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:26","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:26","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:26","slug":"how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you stop tear stains on white dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs\/#How_do_you_stop_tear_stains_on_white_dogs\" title=\"How do you stop tear stains on white dogs?\">How do you stop tear stains on white dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs\/#Do_all_white_dogs_get_tear_stains\" title=\"Do all white dogs get tear stains?\">Do all white dogs get tear stains?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs\/#What_causes_tear_stains_on_white_dogs\" title=\"What causes tear stains on white dogs?\">What causes tear stains on white dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs\/#Why_do_white_dogs_get_brown_around_the_eyes\" title=\"Why do white dogs get brown around the eyes?\">Why do white dogs get brown around the eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs\/#How_do_I_stop_my_white_dogs_eyes_from_staining\" title=\"How do I stop my white dogs eyes from staining?\">How do I stop my white dogs eyes from staining?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs\/#Why_does_my_white_dog_have_tear_stains\" title=\"Why does my white dog have tear stains?\">Why does my white dog have tear stains?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs\/#How_can_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_tear_stains_naturally\" title=\"How can I get rid of my dogs tear stains naturally?\">How can I get rid of my dogs tear stains naturally?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_tear_stains\" title=\"How do I get rid of my dogs tear stains?\">How do I get rid of my dogs tear stains?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs\/#How_do_you_remove_tear_stains_from_a_white_dog\" title=\"How do you remove tear stains from a white dog?\">How do you remove tear stains from a white dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs\/#Do_all_puppies_have_tear_stains\" title=\"Do all puppies have tear stains?\">Do all puppies have tear stains?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_tear_stains_on_white_dogs\" title=\"How do you get rid of tear stains on white dogs?\">How do you get rid of tear stains on white dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs\/#How_do_you_remove_brown_stains_from_a_white_dogs_eye\" title=\"How do you remove brown stains from a white dog&#8217;s eye?\">How do you remove brown stains from a white dog&#8217;s eye?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs\/#Why_do_white_dogs_get_brown_around_the_eyes_and_mouth\" title=\"Why do white dogs get brown around the eyes and mouth?\">Why do white dogs get brown around the eyes and mouth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dogs_tear_stains\" title=\"How do I stop my dogs tear stains?\">How do I stop my dogs tear stains?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs\/#What_home_remedy_can_I_use_to_clean_my_dogs_tear_stains\" title=\"What home remedy can I use to clean my dog&#8217;s tear stains?\">What home remedy can I use to clean my dog&#8217;s tear stains?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_tear_stains_on_my_white_dogs_eyes\" title=\"How do I get rid of tear stains on my white dog&#8217;s eyes?\">How do I get rid of tear stains on my white dog&#8217;s eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-stop-tear-stains-on-white-dogs\/#Do_dog_tear_stains_go_away\" title=\"Do dog tear stains go away?\">Do dog tear stains go away?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_tear_stains_on_white_dogs\"><\/span>How do you stop tear stains on white dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tap water, especially well water, usually contains both iron and magnesium. As mentioned earlier, these contribute to the build of porphyrins. Therefore, <b>providing your pet with filtered water is best to help prevent or treat tear stains. Use a specially formulated dry shampoo or waterless shampoo to clean around eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_white_dogs_get_tear_stains\"><\/span>Do all white dogs get tear stains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All dogs have some porphyrin in their tears, but <b>some dogs have more porphyrin and the staining is always more noticeable in white or light-colored dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_tear_stains_on_white_dogs\"><\/span>What causes tear stains on white dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cause can be related to <b>health issues, shape of the eye, blocked tear-ducts, puppy teething, ear infection, allergies (either food or environmental), and so on.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_white_dogs_get_brown_around_the_eyes\"><\/span>Why do white dogs get brown around the eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tear stains in dogs are a common problem, visible as reddish-brown marks around the dog&#8217;s eyes, most easily seen on dogs with white or light-coloured hair. They are <b>usually the result of the dog producing too many tears or having an inability for the tears to drain away as normal<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_white_dogs_eyes_from_staining\"><\/span>How do I stop my white dogs eyes from staining?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tap water, especially well water, usually contains both iron and magnesium. As mentioned earlier, these contribute to the build of porphyrins. Therefore, <b>providing your pet with filtered water is best to help prevent or treat tear stains. Use a specially formulated dry shampoo or waterless shampoo to clean around eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_white_dog_have_tear_stains\"><\/span>Why does my white dog have tear stains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best-known porphyrins is heme, the pigment in red blood cells. If you have ever noticed a white dog that has been licking or chewing on his leg, the hair in that area will turn iron-brown in color. The actual cause of stains is <b>the porphyrin in the tears and saliva<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_tear_stains_naturally\"><\/span>How can I get rid of my dogs tear stains naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>White Vinegar\/Apple Cider Vinegar: <b>Add a teaspoon of distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar to your dog&#8217;s water daily to increase the acidity of your dog&#8217;s body pH. Not only will it take care of tear stains, the alkalinity of your dog&#8217;s body will help to prevent bacteria or yeast infections from recurring.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_tear_stains\"><\/span>How do I get rid of my dogs tear stains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Primarily, then, most tear stains in most dogs can be simply prevented by <b>keeping the face meticulously free of porphyrin-containing tears. That means keeping the face hair trimmed, and wiping the face at least twice daily with a slightly damp wash cloth, to dilute out and wash away the tears.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_remove_tear_stains_from_a_white_dog\"><\/span>How do you remove tear stains from a white dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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&#8217;s eyes!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_puppies_have_tear_stains\"><\/span>Do all puppies have tear stains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cause can be related to <b>health issues, shape of the eye, blocked tear-ducts, puppy teething, ear infection, allergies (either food or environmental), and so on.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_tear_stains_on_white_dogs\"><\/span>How do you get rid of tear stains on white dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep those moist or rusty areas dry 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&#8217;s mouth after he drinks from a bowl. <b>Cornstarch can also be dusted underneath the eye, around the muzzle, and in between toes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_remove_brown_stains_from_a_white_dogs_eye\"><\/span>How do you remove brown stains from a white dog&#8217;s eye?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_white_dogs_get_brown_around_the_eyes_and_mouth\"><\/span>Why do white dogs get brown around the eyes and mouth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As your dog&#8217;s eyes create tears that keep their eye clean and moist, <b>an excess overflow of tears will cause porphyrins to build up around their eyes, creating that reddish brown appearance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dogs_tear_stains\"><\/span>How do I stop my dogs tear stains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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&#8217;s eyes!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_home_remedy_can_I_use_to_clean_my_dogs_tear_stains\"><\/span>What home remedy can I use to clean my dog&#8217;s tear stains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>White Vinegar\/Apple Cider Vinegar: Add a teaspoon of distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar to your dog&#8217;s water daily to increase the acidity of your dog&#8217;s body pH. Not only will it take care of tear stains, the alkalinity of your dog&#8217;s body will help to prevent bacteria or yeast infections from recurring.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_tear_stains_on_my_white_dogs_eyes\"><\/span>How do I get rid of tear stains on my white dog&#8217;s eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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&#8217;s eyes!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dog_tear_stains_go_away\"><\/span>Do dog tear stains go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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&#8217;s eyes!<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you stop tear stains on white dogs?Do all white dogs get tear stains?What causes tear stains on white dogs?Why do white dogs get brown around the eyes?How do I stop my white dogs eyes from staining?Why does my white dog have tear stains?How can I get rid of my dogs&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7668"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7668"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7668\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7668"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7668"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7668"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}