How do I remove and prevent tear stains on my 6-month-old puppy?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 14 days old
How do i get rid of and prevent tear stains on my 6 month old Cavachon?
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Published on January 4th, 2017
Great question! There are tear stain removers you can buy from a pet store that helps remove Luna's tear stains. Some people report that quality of water affects tear stains, so you can give her purified water. Clean her face twice a day with a damp cloth to remove excess tears. I'd recommend using a glass, porcelain, or stainless steel bowl instead of plastic, as plastic bowls crack and can retain bacteria. I'd also recommend having Luna seen by a vet, as excessive tear stains can be caused by ingrown eye lashes or abnormally large tear producing glands, which can be treated surgically. Finally stress and poor diet can contribute to the product of tear stains, so make sure to feed her a high quality puppy formulated food. I recommend Royal Canin or Hills Science diet.
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Published on February 17th, 2017
Yes, you can moisten a cotton ball and carefully wipe the area. Be very careful to avoid her eyes. To minimize tear staining, feed a quality diet. Additives and low quality ingredients may cause allergic reactions which can lead to excess tearing. "Hard" water or water with high mineral content can also lead to tear staining. Offer filtered or bottled water instead. Keep her eyes and face as dry as you can. Consider adding a veterinary probiotic or some organic, unfiltered apple cider vinegar to her diet. Either are thought to help minimize staining.
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