The dog has tear stains. Is it caused by heat? How to remove tear stains for dogs?

As people's quality of life improves, more and more people are raising pets at home, and pet dogs are the most common. However, when raising dogs, many people have encountered the situation where dogs have tear stains. So, does the dog have tear stains because of getting angry? How to remove tear stains for dogs? Let's take a look.

Does the dog have tear stains because of heat?

1. Improper diet

If a dog eats human food, it will cause tear stains. The food that humans eat contains a lot of salt, and dogs eating salt will cause tear stains. The solution is very simple, generally feed dog food.

2. Eyelashes are too long

If the dog's eyelashes are too long or the hair above the eyes is too long, it will also cause tear stains. The solution is to trim the hair around the eyes appropriately and do not let the hair touch the eyes.

3. Tear duct blockage

Generally speaking, if a dog's tear duct is blocked, it cannot be cured by an individual. At this time, the owner should take them to the pet hospital for examination in time, and surgical treatment may be required if necessary.

How to remove tear stains from dogs

There are many reasons why dogs have tear stains. In order to help dogs recover as soon as possible, you can also help them by wiping tear stains. Use a wet towel or wet tissue every day to wet the dog's eye hair first, and then wipe it slowly with a wet tissue. You can only wipe in the same direction, not back and forth. If you persist for a period of time, you can reduce some tear stains.

Dogs prone to tear stains

1. Dogs with easily bent and blocked nasolacrimal ducts, such as poodles and Bichon Frise;

2. Dogs with protruding eyes and strong tear secretion, such as Chihuahuas and Miniature Pinschers;

3. Dogs with white fur also have more obvious tear stains than other dogs;

4. Dogs with short noses and easily blocked nasolacrimal ducts, such as pugs and bulldogs;