Poodles eyes running?

Question

I was told there was a surgery that opens the tear ducts. The staining is reddish brown. Please give me some ideas. Thanx

Answer 1

There is a product called "Eye Envy" that I would try... I don't know if it works... but I have read recommendations for it.

From their website about causes of staining:

"Staining can be caused by a variety of things:

1. Clogged or Shallow Tear Ducts: Studies indicate that 20-25% of small dogs and cats are born with closed of shallow tear ducts. Tears overflow because there the eyelid space is not deep enough to contain them.

2. Excessive Tearing: When the face hair is wet from excessive tearing, it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and yeast infections (AKA: Red Yeast, which causes deep reddish-brown stains); Low grade bacteria infections may also cause excessive tearing.

3. Cutting Teeth: Cutting teeth may cause changes in the head & mouth structure of your pet, placing pressure on the tear ducts.

4. Irritation & Allergies: Some animals get hair or eyelashes into their eyes causing irritation. Many breeds are susceptible to allergies. Shampoos and other chemicals can also irritate their eyes. Some foods cause allergic reactions; animals may also build an allergic reaction over time to a type of food.

5. Water: Water with high mineral levels causes staining.

6. Food & Treats: Diet can play a significant role in tearing. Many commercial foods contain additives, preservatives and food coloring. This could lead to staining.

7. Fleas: Fleas survive in moisture, which they get from the eye or moth area. This could cause irritation and in addition red stains left behind may be from flea feces. These are just a few reasons. There are MANY more!!"

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

you may have to buy a product (ask the vet) to clean the eyes every day. If you want to do something else, then do the surgery. Make sutre alll the hair isn't bothering the eyes and that nothing is stuck in them. That's it

Answer 3

I have never owned a poodle, but I helped clip several. The hair isn't irritating the eyes, is it? We always made sure of this, but the eyes watered anyway.