How to Remove Dogs Tear Stains

note: Before beginning any treatment for any condition concerning your Miniature Schnauzer, always consult with your Veterinarian first!

Everybody has an opinion as to what works and what doesn't when it comes to ridding a dogs tear stains. The information below are our home remedies that have proven successful without the use of antibiotics or other harsh treatments (like chemical bleaches, whitening gels, optical brightening agents or dyes, etc...).

Causes of Dogs Tear Stains

photo by: Carlos Reusser MonsálvezWhite coats that are stained, yellowing or appear dull and lifeless are probably an indication or result of some sort of nutritional deficiency or other health concern. So using products to bleach the hair or strip it are not solving the root of problem and quite possibly, could be causing even more damage to your Miniature Schnauzer.

CAUTION: Many of the whitening products sold to control or remove dogs tear stains contain peroxides or bluing agents. Other products that are used as a supplement added to your dog's food, contain Tylosin (an antibiotic).

If your Schnauzer has excessive tearing, first and foremost consult with your vet. If there is no serious health reason for them, then perhaps a natural approach by changing your dog's diet or removing environmental irritants, (see dog allergies) will really prove beneficial.

Natural Treatments for Dogs Tear Stains

So how can you get rid of those unsightly tear stains without putting any harmful or artificial chemicals into your Miniature Schnauzer's body?

1. Feed your Miniature Schnauzer a high quality dog food. If you are not already feeding your Miniature Schnauzer a high quality dog food, now's the time to make a switch.
2. Give your Schnauzer distilled water for drinking one week out of every month. It's used to cleanse and detoxify the body of minerals. For the remainder of each month use purified or spring water, or at the very least use a water filter system like this Brita pitcher.

   note: Distilled water is not considered a healthy choice for long term use as it may cause health problems later on.

3. Change your Schnauzer's drinking water daily and always be sure to physically wash the bowl before refilling it.
4. Add 1/2 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to your Schnauzer's water bowl daily for one month. Repeat this process once every two months. Apple Cider Vinegar works as a purifying agent.
5. Consider using a water bottle instead of a dog bowl to help keep your Schnauzer's beard from getting wet.
6. Use Apple Cider Vinegar as a rinse after bathing your dog. Dilute 50-50 with warm water and carefully pour over your Schnauzer's body, taking special care to avoid the eyes. Then rinse with water.
7. Always use natural, gentle, and safe shampoos to clean your Miniature Schnauzer.
8. Start adding probiotics as a supplement to help boost your Miniature Schnauzer's immune system and remove toxins. Or use low fat plain organic yogurt as a natural source of probiotics.
9. Keep your home environment clean and free of dust. Change your air filters every three months.
10. Keep your Schnauzer well-groomed and clipped so the hair does not get into its eyes.
11. Use a warm washcloth to wipe the eye areas clean every morning and every night. Also clean during the day if you notice any excessive tearing as you want the area to remain as clean and dry as possible. You can also add PetAlive i-Clenz to a clean damp cotton swab and gently wipe over the fur below the eyes when cleansing is necessary.

note: When hair is wet and moist (as it often is around your Schnauzer's eyes, paws, and genitals) it becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and yeast. Red yeast causes the reddish brown stains to form on your Schnauzer. So it's important to keep these areas as clean and dry as possible.

The Results: Since we are not using any harsh products to bleach-out our dogs tear stains, once the natural elimination process begins, the old stains will eventually disappear or fade out on their own or you can simply clip them away.

If you begin implementing these changes today, you should see visible results within 2 to 3 months. Be sure to share your new beautiful white Miniature Schnauzer photos and stories with us!

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