How to reduce or eliminate tear staining?
When trying to whiten your dogs face keep in mind that without discovering the source(s) you will continue to struggle with this problem. That being said there are many different things you can do to help reduce and/or eliminate tear staining. Here are a few suggestions: Vinegar is for everything! Begin by putting only a drop in their water the first day or two. Third day go to 2 drops, 5th day go to 3 drops etc. 5-8 drops max. They’ll never realize the difference, and before long their eyes will be white as snow. Topical Daily Care: 1. Clean the stained areas with a good “pure white” shampoo, (this is normally a deep blue and it’s for white coats), mixed with 50% distilled water. Work this into the coat with you fingers avoiding the eyes, nose and mouth. Once the stained area is saturated take a cotton swab, soak it with 3% hydrogen peroxide, and squeeze the hydrogen peroxide over the bridge of the nose taking care not to get into the eyes, nose or mouth. Towel off the excess and blow
