{"id":8049,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:41","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:41","slug":"is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide on dogs tear stains?"},"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\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#Is_it_safe_to_use_hydrogen_peroxide_on_dogs_tear_stains\" title=\"Is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide on dogs tear stains?\">Is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide on dogs tear stains?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#Does_baking_soda_get_rid_of_dog_tear_stains\" title=\"Does baking soda get rid of dog tear stains?\">Does baking soda get rid of dog tear stains?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_dark_tear_stains_on_my_dog\" title=\"How do I get rid of dark tear stains on my dog?\">How do I get rid of dark tear stains on my dog?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_tear_stains_on_a_dog_fast\" title=\"How do you get rid of tear stains on a dog fast?\">How do you get rid of tear stains on a dog fast?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#Does_baking_soda_remove_tear_stains\" title=\"Does baking soda remove tear stains?\">Does baking soda remove 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\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#How_do_groomers_get_rid_of_tear_stains\" title=\"How do groomers get rid of tear stains?\">How do groomers get rid of tear stains?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#Why_are_my_dogs_tear_stains_so_dark\" title=\"Why are my dogs tear stains so dark?\">Why are my dogs tear stains so dark?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_black_tear_stains_on_my_dog\" title=\"How do I get rid of black tear stains on my dog?\">How do I get rid of black tear stains on my dog?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#How_can_I_get_the_brown_stains_off_my_dogs_eyes\" title=\"How can I get the brown stains off my dogs eyes?\">How can I get the brown stains off my dogs eyes?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#How_do_you_remove_tear_stains_from_dogs_eyes\" title=\"How do you remove tear stains from dogs eyes?\">How do you remove tear stains from dogs eyes?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#Can_I_use_baking_soda_on_my_dogs_tear_stains\" title=\"Can I use baking soda on my dogs tear stains?\">Can I use baking soda on 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\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_tear_stains_naturally\" title=\"How do I get rid of my dogs tear stains naturally?\">How do 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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_tear_stains_on_dogs\" title=\"How do you get rid of tear stains on dogs?\">How do you get rid of tear stains on dogs?<\/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\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#How_do_you_groom_tear_stains\" title=\"How do you groom tear stains?\">How do you groom tear stains?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#Can_I_cut_off_my_dogs_tear_stains\" title=\"Can I cut off my dog&#8217;s tear stains?\">Can I cut off 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-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#Can_tear_stains_be_removed\" title=\"Can tear stains be removed?\">Can tear stains be removed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#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-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#Why_are_my_dogs_tear_stains_getting_worse\" title=\"Why are my dogs tear stains getting worse?\">Why are my dogs tear stains getting worse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#Why_do_dogs_get_brown_tear_stains\" title=\"Why do dogs get brown tear stains?\">Why do dogs get brown tear stains?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#Do_dog_tear_stains_go_away\" title=\"Do dog tear stains go away?\">Do dog tear stains go away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-safe-to-use-hydrogen-peroxide-on-dogs-tear-stains\/#Why_are_my_dogs_tear_stains_black\" title=\"Why are my dogs tear stains black?\">Why are my dogs tear stains black?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_use_hydrogen_peroxide_on_dogs_tear_stains\"><\/span>Is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide on dogs tear stains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A little mild hydrogen peroxide dried into the muzzle (be sure to avoid the eyes) or Visine (applied to the fur, not the eyes) can lighten the color enough to live with it until it grows out.<\/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=\"Does_baking_soda_get_rid_of_dog_tear_stains\"><\/span>Does baking soda get rid of dog tear stains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the stains are very serious, get out the baking soda, <b>a natural bleaching agent that doesn&#8217;t damage a dog&#8217;s coat. Make a paste of baking soda and water, and brush it into the stain. Let dry and then wipe off with a damp cloth. If any stain still remains, repeat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_dark_tear_stains_on_my_dog\"><\/span>How do I get rid of dark tear stains on my dog?<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_you_get_rid_of_tear_stains_on_a_dog_fast\"><\/span>How do you get rid of tear stains on a dog fast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>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!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_baking_soda_remove_tear_stains\"><\/span>Does baking soda remove tear stains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bichon fur responds especially well to baking soda pastes to clean tear stains. Add a few drops of water to baking soda until you have a thick paste. Apply the paste and let it sit for an hour or so. Gently rinse the paste away, making sure none of it gets into the dog&#8217;s eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_groomers_get_rid_of_tear_stains\"><\/span>How do groomers get rid of 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_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=\"Why_are_my_dogs_tear_stains_so_dark\"><\/span>Why are my dogs tear stains so dark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is causing the stains in dogs? This discoloration is <b>caused by a chemical called porphyrin. Porphyrins are excreted primarily through bile and the intestinal tract, but in dogs a significant amount of porphyrin is excreted through tears, saliva and also urine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_black_tear_stains_on_my_dog\"><\/span>How do I get rid of black tear stains on my dog?<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=\"How_can_I_get_the_brown_stains_off_my_dogs_eyes\"><\/span>How can I get the brown stains off my dogs 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=\"How_do_you_remove_tear_stains_from_dogs_eyes\"><\/span>How do you remove tear stains from dogs eyes?<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=\"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><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=\"Can_I_use_baking_soda_on_my_dogs_tear_stains\"><\/span>Can I use baking soda on my dogs tear stains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If the stains are very serious, get out the baking soda, a natural bleaching agent that doesn&#8217;t damage a dog&#8217;s coat. Make a paste of baking soda and water, and brush it into the stain. Let dry and then wipe off with a damp cloth. If any stain still remains, repeat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_tear_stains_naturally\"><\/span>How do I get rid of my dogs tear stains naturally?<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=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_tear_stains_on_dogs\"><\/span>How do you get rid of tear stains on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A natural home remedy to treat tear stains in dogs is to <b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_groom_tear_stains\"><\/span>How do you groom tear stains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_cut_off_my_dogs_tear_stains\"><\/span>Can I cut off my dog&#8217;s tear stains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To groom dog eye tear stains, you can try to <b>bath the area with a professional pet tear stain remover product. After bathing, clip the fur around the eyes. This will eliminate the problem altogether for dogs who are producing too many tears as a result of excess fur surrounding the eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_tear_stains_be_removed\"><\/span>Can tear stains be removed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the area around your dog&#8217;s eyes is proving a little too stained, <b>use clippers to cut off any excess brown fur. This technique works well for breeds like Malteses, because not only is their fur snow-white, but it&#8217;s also a little longer and can be easily cut back to remove tear stains.<\/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><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_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>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=\"Why_are_my_dogs_tear_stains_getting_worse\"><\/span>Why are my dogs tear stains getting worse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_get_brown_tear_stains\"><\/span>Why do dogs get brown tear stains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog Tear Stain Causes Your dog&#8217;s eyes may be tearing more frequently due to <b>overgrown hair or eyelashes that have been caught in the tear ducts. From the seasons changing to even the tap water your dog drinks, allergens may lead to excessive tear production.<\/b><\/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>The red\/brown discoloration in tears <b>comes from porphyrin. Porphyrins are iron containing molecules produced when the body breaks down iron. Porphyrins are excreted through the gastrointestinal tract, urine, saliva, and TEARS!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_dogs_tear_stains_black\"><\/span>Why are my dogs tear stains black?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide on dogs tear stains?What home remedy can I use to clean my dog&#8217;s tear stains?Does baking soda get rid of dog tear stains?How do I get rid of dark tear stains on my dog?How do you get rid of tear stains on a dog fast?Does&#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\/8049"}],"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=8049"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8049\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8049"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8049"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8049"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}