Causes of tear stains in dogs: Due to genetic reasons, basically short-nosed dogs have blocked nasolacrimal ducts, and also suffer from eye diseases, resulting in excessive tears. Foreign matter irritation of the eyes can also cause inflammation, leading to increased secretions. Excessive salt in the daily diet can also cause an increase in eye secretions. Eye diseases can also cause this problem. It is generally recommended to go to a pet hospital for treatment.
1. Innate genetic conditions
Some dogs often shed tears due to their own genetic defects: large eyeballs and narrow tear ducts. Such dogs are prone to tear stains
2. Suffering from eye diseases
To rule out dog genetic defects, owners can observe whether the dog has eye diseases, trichiasis, eye inflammation and other problems. These can also cause problems in dogs. Tear stain problem.
3. Foreign body irritation
Some dogs are allergic to pollen, dust, etc. After these things irritate the dog's eyes, tear stains will also occur. At the same time, dogs will rub their eyes with their paws if they feel discomfort. If the number of times increases, it can easily cause eye infection and aggravate the symptoms.
4. Dietary issues
Diet is also a factor that causes tear stains. Some owners often feed their dogs human food, because human food may contain salt. It causes dogs to get angry, aggravate eye secretions, and produce tear stains.
Precautions for removing tear stains
1. Pay attention to cleaning the face. You can wipe it gently with a wet wipe and clean it in time to keep the face clean and hygienic
2. Pay attention Keeping your home environment hygienic can reduce the chance of your dog being infected with bacteria
3. Pay attention to your diet, try to eat dog food as the main food, and avoid feeding human food. Excessive salt intake can easily aggravate the occurrence of tear stains. .