My Shih Tzu has tear stains. Is her chicken diet causing them?

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My Shih Tzu has tear stains around her eyes, she is 6 months old and has all her vaccinations. We regularly smoke inside the house with her and believe it may be causing the tear staining and have since moved outside. However as owners should we be changing her diet and be worried that it's an allergy? Her last vet appointment gave her the all clear and recommended a Chicken-based diet however our groomer believes that chicken is causing the tear stains. Should we be changing her diet? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 13 days old | 8 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

While your groomer means well, they are not a vet and are not schooled in animal nutrition. I would listen to your vet, they are the ones who attended veterinary school and have education in animal nutrition. Tear stains are actually common in breeds like Shih Tzus. You can feed Ruby from a ceramic or stainless steel bowl to see if that helps, and there are teat stain removers which can help. Best of luck.

My Shih Tzu has tear stains. Is her chicken diet causing them?

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