What is a good poodle tear stain remover?? DESPARATE tired of mixing things at home.?

Answer 1

I have a poodle who has chronic diarrhea so I started mixing antibiotics into his food, its very tolerable by dogs and the feed that it comes in is very low dose. Its called tylan-40, and once i started using it i noticed the tear stains were COMPLETELY gone. All the white dog owners at the park are always amazed!! I dont exactly recommend it this method if you dont want to give your poodle antibiotics. I used to use a product called Eye Envy, its basically a liquid antibiotic. The problem is you have to wipe the undereyes everyday and refrigerate the bottle.

Answer 2

I posted this answer yesterday for the same type of question...

"Those stains are tear stains that are caused by one of two things: either an abundance of red yeast production in your dog's system, or staining can be due to bacteria breaking down porphyrins, which are part of the heme molecule that
carries the iron in the blood stream. Generally, any topical treatment (like the "tear stain removers" you see in pet stores) will make little to no difference in the stains. The only way to eliminate the staining is to treat the problem from the inside out.

Step one for me would be to check my dog's food. Is there red beet pulp in the ingredients? If so, that can contribute to the staining by creating more red yeast in your dog's system.

Step two would be to look into products like Angel Glow (or Angel's Eyes - basically the same product, just slight recipe differences and different names) that are very successful in reducing, if not eliminating, the tear staining. Angel Glow contains a low-dose antibiotic that eliminates the red yeast in a dog's system over time. This is why it's also successful with eliminating the bacteria that are breaking down the porphyrins (because it's an antibiotic). Tylan-40 and Tetracycline are antibiotics that many vets would prescribe for this problem. However, both are more potent antibiotics that can, over time, compromise your dog's immune system. Over-exposure to a stronger antibiotic can cause problems if your dog needs an antibiotic one day down the road. Angel Glow, however, contains a different type of antibiotic. A type that is almost NEVER used to treat infections in dogs, therefore lowering the risk factor involved with using it.

Step three would be to see your vet before starting ANY treatment plan to be sure that your dog does not have any immunological issues that may be worsened by the usage of a daily antibiotic."
Good luck!

Answer 3

try changing your food to something without beats or beef product....try something with salmon, or chicken...a lot of the problem can be from some kind of chemical in the water or something in the diet. Other than that and washing the tears every day, there's not much else that works. Be careful mixing things, you don't want to get any chemicals in the eyes that can cause your dog to go blind. Pro Plan has a good food for sensitive skin and stomach, known a lot of people with poodles, and other small dogs that it really helped with the tear stains.
Hope this is helpful

Answer 4

There are special products made specifically for tear stains at Pet Shops and in pet catalogs. Some people use products from the beauticians but I don't recommend those. Although , they do work there is a change they could be splashed in the eyes and damage your doggie's eyes.

Answer 5

There are many whiting shampoos and under eye stain removers out there for this. A lot of the staining can be stopped by wiping the eyes a few times a day with a damp paper towel. Then applying a thin layer of Vaseline NOT IN THE EYE just under the eye. You can also "pack" under the eye with a white grooming powder and then brushing it out after it is dry then use the above method.

Answer 6

Tylan 40

Answer 7

First of all, has your dog always had this issue. If not it could be allergies, or an infection you should have the vet check. If this is something that has always been there then it is genetic. I have heard many good things about the product called angel glow. But i have never tried it personally.

Answer 8

Eye Envy is the most effective product for curing runny, ugly tear stains on your dog or cat. Our solution removes tearstains effectively, safely and gently. Eye Envy is an eye treatment solution that is non-irritating and proven to prevent eye leakage and discharge, quickly and through an easy to use method that your pet will thank you for. Eye Envy also comes in an herbal version. It is guaranteed to be effective, endorsed by veterinarians, catteries, and groomers the world over. If your pet is prone to tearstains, Eye Envy is for you. It is also effective in treating urine stains, red yeast infections, food stains, helping droolers, and of course for that unsightly brown goop around the eyes that affects dogs and cats everywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What causes excessive tearing and staining:
A: Staining can be caused by a variety of things:

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.
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.
Cutting Teeth: Cutting teeth may cause changes in the head & mouth structure of your pet, placing pressure on the tear ducts.
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 eyesSome foods cause allergic reactions; animals may also build an allergic reaction over time to a type of food.
Water: Water with high mineral levels causes staining
Food & Treats: Diet can play a significant role in tearing. Many commercial foods contain additives, preservatives and food coloring. This could lead to staining.
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!!
Q: What is Eye Envy so different that all the other products that I've bought and don't work?
A: Eye Envy works at the true problem, a bacteria infection. Eye Envy contains a cleanser, an astringent (to dry the area) and herbal flower extract (acts as a natural antibiotic) and an antibacterial.

Eye Envy is a topical tear stain remover. Other products are often masked as palatable supplements, taking months to work and requiring your pet to ingest antibiotics (e.g. tylan, tylosin as tartrate, collidal silver).

Q: What if I've used bleach or peroxide to clean the area around the eyes?
A: Bleach/Peroxide make the hair shaft very pourous, causing the stain to set into the hair. Eye Envy will only lighten the areas previously damaged by bleach or peroxide, but all regrowth will be clean.

PLEASE do not use peroxide, bleach or woolite on your animals.

Q: Is Eye Envy safe to use on my pregnant dog or cat?
A: Yes. Since Eye Envy is applied externally, it is 100% safe to use on pregnant, lactating and even small kittens (over the age of 7 weeks).

Q: Should Eye Envy be refrigerated? If so, how long is it's shelf life?
A: NO WE CARRY THE BRAND NEW NO REFRIDGERATION REQUIRED PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT HAS A SHELF LIFE OF 3-4 MONTHS.

Q: Is Eye Envy applied inside the eyes?
A: No. Eye Envy is to be applied externally only.

Q: What happens if a small amount gets into my pets eyes?
A: There is nothing to worry about is some solution gets into your pets eyes. The ingredients are safe and have been tested.

Q: How many pads come in a jar?
A: There are approximately 28-30 pads per jar. Our pads are made of special material to avoid any "fuzz" from getting into your pets eyes.

Q: Can I use Eye Envy on my dog/cats legs, tail, mouth area? Is it safe?
A: Yes. The ingredients will not harm your animal. Also, EE can be used for chin acne and urine stains.

Q: Should I refrigerate my product when it arrives?
A: NO WE CARRY THE BRAND NEW NO REFRIDGERATION REQUIRED PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT HAS A SHELF LIFE OF 3-4 MONTHS. .

Q: I have a white dog, do you recommend the powder?
A: Yes! With any white animals it is recommended to use both the solution and the powder.

Q: Does Eye Envy fade/bleach colored animals?
A: No. The produt does not contain any peroxides or bleaching agents. Your pets hair will not discolor

Answer 9

This is a typical poodle problem that occurs because there's an obstruction of the lacrimal conducts(through were the tear flows from the eye to the nasal conduct) you need to have this checked by your vet. Sometimes it can be fixed.

Answer 10

angel eyes or proeye you can get ahold of either of those at discount threw the ceo or cfo at www.vestsforservicedogs.org.