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Bichon Frise Tear Stains

Bichon Dog Tear Stains

What causes Bichon Frise tear stains?

There are a number of reasons for dog tear stains, but most can be prevented or removed when you groom your dog.

And you'll also find a recommendation for dog tear stain removal and natural remedies that really do work.



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Tear stains tend to build up over time, and the stained coat gets a nasty appearance.

But the good news is that you can help your dog get rid of this unsightly condition.

What are Dog Tear Stains?

Tear stains are reddish or brownish marks or stains that are found on the inside corner of a dog's eyes or just below his eyes.

Dog tear stains occur most often on dogs with white or light fur, which makes the stains more visible.

Dog tear stains are common in this little white breed, the Bichon Frise, as well as in miniature and toy poodles, Maltese, German shepherds, and chihuahuas.

While tear stains in dogs can look pretty nasty, they usually don't pose a serious health risk.

But, because of their appearance, most people will want to find a way to remove the dog tear stains. And, if you have show dogs, it becomes even more important.



What causes Dog Tear Stains?

Bichon Frise tear stains are caused by excessive tearing. The tears form a warm, damp area that reacts with bacteria, yeast, or fungi. Often Red Yeast is the cause of staining. The result of the infection is the characteristic red-brown color seen under your pet's eyes.

What causes the excessive tearing in a Bichon Frise? The overflow of tears can be caused by irritations, allergies, or genetic structure of the dog's head around the eyes.

Your Bichon may have dog tear stains because of:

  • Genetic predisposition - He may have been born with abnormalities in his tear ducts. If they are blocked, your dog's vet may have to irrigate the ducts.

    If the tear ducts are completely clogged, his vet may have to open them surgically. This is just one reason why researching Bichon Frise breeders is so important.

  • Ear infections - Ear infections can cause more tearing and mucous in your dog's system.

  • Dog Allergies - Dog allergies cause tearing of the eyes, just like they do in humans.

  • Cutting teeth

  • Unhealthy diet - instead of a healthy Bichon Frise diet

  • Water with lots of minerals - iron in water can combine with the protein in tears (lactoferrin) and bind together to cause tear stains.

  • Irritation from fleas

As you can see, there are a number of reasons that your dog might end up with Bichon Frise tear stains.

Making sure she gets a healthy diet, good water, and taking a few steps for dog tear stains prevention will go a long way toward helping your dog to have healthy stain-free eyes.

In addition, you might want to try a product like Angel Eyes Tear Stain Remover or Pet Alive i-Clenz for dog tear stain removal.

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