Puppy tear stains: Is teething the cause? What else can I do?

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Ruby is starting to get tear stains, I keep her cleaned & groomed & she's healthy. I think it's from her teething... Is that a common reason? Other than wiping her face a few times daily is there anything else that I should be doing? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 5 days old | 3 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Ruby. Tear staining can be common in small breed dogs. At her next veterinarian appointment, I would ask about it though. If she has an eyelash growing in the wrong direction it can irritate the surface of her eye. Allergies or and an eye infection can cause this as well. If only one eye is affected, then I worry about a scratch across her eye. If her eyes are red, the discharge is yellow or green or if she is squinting, then she needs to see her veterinarian. If it is clear discharge and the eyes are otherwise normal, then I would have it checked at her next appointment. I hope this information helps!

Puppy tear stains: Is teething the cause? What else can I do?

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