Does Your White Dog Cry?
Yes! All dogs have tear stains but they are most noticeable on
white dogs. For years, dog owners have used products like Angels’ Eyes, Angels’
Glow, Pets’ Spark, and others that really work but, recently, have been taken
off the market (supposedly).
Moisture on the skin, along with too much (too many) yeast,
(good) bacteria and other microbes cause this reddish-brown stain.
These stain-removal products containing a small amount of
antibiotic (which work on the bacteria) should have been removed from the shelves
as of the end of August. It is the antibiotic that has not been approved by the
FDA for use in dogs: neither have the stain-removal products been reviewed for
safety and effectiveness.
What Now?
Plain old soap and water is a good second-choice if the area
is well-dried afterwards. Probiotics may be the treatment of choice in the near
future.
But, for now and as always, ask your veterinarian,
especially if your dog’s face has an odor which may indicate ear or mouth
infections.
Read More About It:
Steve Dale’s Pet World column on Chicago Now here.
The
Tear Stain Center has issued this product warning for Angels
Eyes: Consumer Warning, Potentially Dangerous Product.
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