How to Prevent
Dog Tear Stains

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Here are some ways that you can minimize Bichon Frise dog tear stains :

• Feed your Bichon a premium, healthy holistic dog food .

• Give her bottled water if your tap water is full of minerals.

• After bathing a Bichon Frise , dry her ears thoroughly.

• Pluck hairs from your Bichon's ear canals.

• Eliminate conditions in your home that may cause dog allergies .

• Purchase your puppies from responsible Bichon Frise dog breeders who will breed puppies based on positive breed characteristics.

• Serve your Bichon Frise her food and water in stainless steel bowls. Certain plastic bowls can attract bacteria which can cause facial discoloring and/or tear stains.

• Give your Bichon a teaspoon of plain 100% natural lo-fat yogurt 3 times a week. The live active cultures found in yogurt will help boost their immune system.

• Add a teaspoon of organic apple cider vinegar to your Bichon Frise's drinking water. This will change the PH balance of the water and discourage yeast and bacteria formation.

Angels Eyes Tear Stain Remover

Completely safe, Angel Eyes tear stain remover is sprinkled on your pet's food. It comes in a number of interesting flavors, and it can be given to dogs that are older than 8 weeks.

PetAlive i-Clenz

The I-Clenz is applied topically by using a warm, damp swab and using it on the stained areas. Dog owners claim immediate results, and if you use this natural cleansing method for several weeks, the health and condition of your dog's eyes will improve.

As you can see, tear stains don't have to be a permanent problem for you and your dog. If you research Bichon Frise breeders to find a healthy, well bred Bichon, give your dog a healthy Bichon Frise diet , and take a few simple steps to prevent excessive tearing in your Bichon, you shouldn't have a problem.