Tear stains in dogs are due to physical causes

Tear duct obstruction 20%-25% of small dogs are born with shallow tear ducts, and because of insufficient eyelid space, they cannot Hold on to your tears, they will flow out easily.

Excessive tearing When facial hair becomes wet due to excessive tearing, bacteria can easily form. This is the biggest cause of tear stains. The same bacterial infection can also cause excessive tearing.

Allergic irritation Dogs’ body hair and eyelashes can cause irritation when they run into their eyes. Some sensitive dogs are prone to allergies. Shower gels or detergents can also irritate your eyes.

Ear canal infection "What does the tear stains in the ears have to do with the eyes~ Are you kidding me?" The editor is serious. Because when a dog's ear canal is invaded and infected by bacteria, viruses, molds and parasites, the ears will swell, hurt, and itch, which will cause the dog to scratch its ears all the time.

Because the auditory nerve and facial nerve are interlaced on the face, it is a very sensitive area. Pain deep in the ear canal will extend to around the eyes, stimulating the secretion of tear glands. When too many tears cannot be discharged from the nasolacrimal duct, they will overflow from the corners of the eyes. After a long period of accumulation, the tear stains around the eyes will become obvious.

Nasolacrimal duct obstruction Inflammation and swelling of the nasolacrimal duct due to infection can cause the entire duct to become blocked or even completely blocked. As a result, tears cannot drain properly from the nasolacrimal duct, resulting in overflow and unsightly tear stains.

Entropion of the eyelids Entropion of the eyelids means that the eyelashes are inverted. This situation will cause the eyelashes to constantly irritate the cornea, making the dog's eyes feel very uncomfortable. We often see this situation when dogs are tearful, and this situation can also cause serious tear stains.　　　　　　　　　　

Genetic factors Primary polytechophora is a hereditary disease in which tears are often secreted excessively, forming tear stains.

Tear stains on dogs are due to diet

If the dog food your dog eats has a strong taste, then you should pay attention and change it to a low-salt food as soon as possible. Mild tasting dog food.

Another thing to note is that dogs are deficient in vitamin C.

Tear stains on dogs are due to cosmetic reasons

If the hair around your dog's eyes always sticks into his eyes, then the grooming is not done well and should be trimmed as soon as possible. We can take a clean towel and use warm water to wipe the area around the dog's eyes every day, especially the eye sockets, which are particularly easy to hide dirt. Trim the hair around the eyes to prevent the hair from irritating the eyes and causing tears. If your eyes are too dryOr when there is a lot of secretion, you can use saline to rinse and clean it. Eye massage twice a week can make the dog feel comfortable, improve the dog's feeling, help the nasolacrimal ducts to unblock, and reduce the occurrence of tearing. Pay attention to the changes in the dog's eyes, such as whether the eyes are moist and lively, whether the conjunctiva and cornea are congested, whether the dog scratches its eyes frequently, and whether the amount of secretions increases.