You don’t need to take a trip to the vet or invest in overly expensive products to remove tear stains. Simply use warm water and cotton wool to gently wipe your dog’s eyes until the tear stains are removed.
Which breeds are prone to tear stains?
There are particular breeds that have congenital tear duct issues that result in tear stains – and these dogs usually have larger eyes and shorter noses than most. Amongst the breeds that have increased eye discharge are Bulldogs, Pugs, Rottweilers, and Boxers.
Larger dogs tend to have thick eye discharge, whereas smaller breeds like Chihuahuas and Terriers excrete a clear, lightweight liquid. It’s worth noting that white dogs tend to have more issues with tear stains than other colour dogs.
