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Cocker Specific Discussion => Health => Topic started by: kate2 on November 13, 2014, 02:52:41 PM

Title: what will get rid of tear stains?
Post by: kate2 on November 13, 2014, 02:52:41 PM
they are quite noticeable on our golden, although our black girl doesn't have any at all

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they have both had a health check at the vets 2 weeks ago and he said they were "normal" and just to clean the eye area with warm water, I have been doing but this doesn't seem to get rid of it  :huh:

any tips please? :)
Title: Re: what will get rid of tear stains?
Post by: MrsOmalley on November 13, 2014, 08:59:26 PM
A friend has a Bishonpoo who had tear stains, she was told to give him filtered water to drink and the stains gave now gone.   
Title: Re: what will get rid of tear stains?
Post by: MIN on November 13, 2014, 09:20:51 PM
when I can get off the sofa will have a look at what we use. it was something we picked up at the pet shop. Gemma is not allowed to jump up or off the sofa so i am stuck at the mo  ph34r
Title: Re: what will get rid of tear stains?
Post by: kate2 on November 14, 2014, 09:58:41 AM
aww bless her, hope she's being calm and looking after herself!
Title: Re: what will get rid of tear stains?
Post by: GeoW on November 15, 2014, 03:27:52 PM
William had quite bad tear staining as a younger dog, but we adopted the use of filtered water which has cleared the problem up.

The proof is in the seeing.

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Here he is at 12 months plus, the staining is quite marked.

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Here he is in a recent similar shot at 32 months, no staining.

Worth a try I think  :D




Title: Re: what will get rid of tear stains?
Post by: kate2 on November 17, 2014, 10:39:02 AM
wow I would never have guessed changing the water would make a difference! Britta water filter jug just ordered, will give it a go! :) Thanks :)