Wonder Solution For White Fur Stains
August 7, 2008 – 4:35 pmDog grooming is very important especially for pedigree showdogs, but also for your average dog.
White dogs suffer with tear stains which are very visible against their pale fur.
So what are the reasons for streaming eyes in dogs?
A simple bacterial infection could be behind excessive tear production. This can be followed by a yeast infection which causes dark red marks on the dog’s “cheeks”.
The old enemy the flea might also play a role in too many tears, as they may irritate the eye area; but family history, blocked tear ducts, mineral-rich water and food intolerances could all be responsible.
Changing your dog’s diet may solve the issue if food is the culprit. A water test can be done just by substituting normal water for filtered water and seeing whether there is an effect.
Obviously sometimes it’s not a big enough deal to warrant thorough investigation, and all you need is something just to do a quick wash and brush up.
White dogs are particularly susceptible to noticeable stains.
Although it might be tempting just to reach for the soap, it’s probably not wise. Human soap and dog soap are not interchangeable, plus you have to factor in a need to rinse off the soap.
Sometimes water is not readily available so you need a better solution.
That solution could come in the form of Eyewipes from ClearQuest, for cat and dog usage. Made for use around the eye area but of course not in the eye itself.
Safe, effective and convenient, they can be used to gently remove dried mucus, discharge and tear stains from the eye area.
The benefits are multifold - cleaning the area will remove any stains for shows, it will reduce the chance of eye infection or could be used to clear debris away from the eye, and it’s a handy product to keep in your pack while hiking with your dog.
No rinsing required.
Available in packets of 100; the ingredients are: Deionized Water UV Sterilized, Cocamido Propyl Betaine, Propyl Paraben, Methyl Paraben and Boric Acid.
Be careful of course not to touch the actual eyeball with the wipe as this could irritate.
Vitacoat Diamond Eye Tear Stain Remover is specially formulated with showdogs in mind.
With a 40 year history, this product has been used to clean off stubborn stains in anticipation for the show ring. It is safe and effective and can be applied by soaking a cotton ball and gently cleaning the fur.
All you need to do is soak a swab and use it to gently rub the fur. A quick solution for you dog to look his best.
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