I have a young puppy, she is a beagle mix, however she is mostly blonde. She is beginning to get the dark stains under her eyes. My husband's grandfather said that we should use a boric acid solution to wash her eyes so that they don't become infected. What should I use? Should I buy it at the pet store, or would any sterile eye solution be okay? And do i just wash her fur, or the eye itself?
2006-12-27 06:11:32 · 15 answers · asked by The Only 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Saline eye wash is the only thing you should ever put in the eyes themselves without specific veterinary instructions. The staining under the eye is common and most pet stores will carry a safe product that can be rubbed on the stained area below the eye.
2006-12-27 06:41:53 · answer #1 · answered by jungles_fury 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boss uses a cleanser that removes even materials from her dogs eyes, it is called Sterile Eye Wash the makers of this wash is Green Guard. You probably could get it a pet store or at your vet. It works good. We work at a place where there is metal pieces all over and the dog comes to work with her and when her eye is irritated or just blinking she puts this wash in her eyes and in about half hour her eye feels better.
2006-12-27 14:19:43 · answer #2 · answered by Sugars 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!! Your pet's eyes are not infected.
The pet stores carry a special line of shampoos for this exact staining, costs a couple of dollars, use it each time you bath your dog. I have bichons, they are all white, and we have no problem removing the stains as we do have them groomed once a month.
We also use this at home when we bath them ourselves more frequently during the summer months.
This staining, by the way, is caused as the result of a reaction to an enzyme in your animal's fluids. You will notice that where she licks her light colored hair will also turn color, a pinkish color.
And, never use anything on your puppy that is not specifically made for puppies. They have special needs and adult products are not suitable for them, and ccould hurt them.
2006-12-27 14:16:16 · answer #3 · answered by Liligirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being blonde I would guess she is a cocker/beagle mix? Tear stains are common in several breeds & there is a product or products that are used to remove the tear stains. Ask your veterinarian or pet store or go online & look for a pet tear stain remover...
Sorry I can't give you the product names, but I don't have any breeds that require me to buy this type of product....
2006-12-27 14:32:06 · answer #4 · answered by More Lies & More Smoke Screens 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a product called Diamond Eye we have used it on pooples that are white because of the staining. It works really well when you use it alot! It is safe for the pet too! You can get it at your local pet store. There are also several other brands as well
Good Luck
2006-12-27 14:15:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consult the vet NOT a Grandfather,boric acid can burn her and possibly blind her. I would use a gentle cotton ball with warm water on it(not too hot) and just gently wipe them or use a soft cloth until I called the vet. I use ONLY the MEDS given by the Vet.
2006-12-27 14:24:29 · answer #6 · answered by grbarnaba 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They sell a special solution at the pet store that removes staining (In the area where shampoo is).
2006-12-27 14:14:33 · answer #7 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ask your vet, but a warm wash cloth and some puppy soap will do the job, just try not to get it firectly in the pups eyes.
2006-12-27 14:22:34 · answer #8 · answered by Krissy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a young shih-tzu...The vet gave as an antibacterial solution; seriously, I think it's soap and water. I use baby shampoo to wash his face, doesn't sting his eyes.
2006-12-27 14:14:54 · answer #9 · answered by mzindica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a solution at the pet store made espicially for that purpose....and it comes with instructions on how to apply it
2006-12-27 14:17:47 · answer #10 · answered by chargerhatr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋