Good way to loosen eye gunk - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Wylie's Mom · 07-01-2007, 04:40 AM

Marcel gets gunky/crusty at times - and it's difficult to remove when the gunk hardens. Well, I thought I'd try his "finger toothbrush" one day - and it worked really nicely! I dip it in warm water and "brush" near his eye and it really loosens the gunk. And, bc the brush is low-profile, soft, and small - I'm not worried about the brush hurting his eye.

The brush looks something like this (mine is a bit different):

http://images.1800petmeds.com/images...0/1011_420.jpg

yorkiemom2B · 07-01-2007, 06:20 AM

Thanks for that tip! I am definitely going to try it next time. That gunk is almost impossible to get out.

Judy in Waco · 07-01-2007, 06:36 AM

Thank you for that info.!

Iheartroxie · 07-01-2007, 06:49 AM

Thanks for the great tip, I am going to give it a try!

DixiepeachVA · 07-01-2007, 08:40 AM

What a good idea. I wonder if a child sized tooth brush would work too. I use a tear free baby wash on a wash cloth to soften and a fine tooth comb, but this sounds easier.

daisy mae06 · 07-01-2007, 08:42 AM

great Idea

littlewhip · 07-01-2007, 09:06 AM

thank you, thank you, I have been trying so many things that dont work, i usauly end up with a warm wash cloth, and i have 4 to do so its time consuming, and they hate it

im going to get one today

Sam*my*YoRkie · 07-01-2007, 10:42 AM

Good Idea!
A baby brush works too. ..

Mom2Zachary · 07-01-2007, 11:32 AM

Thanks for the tips about removing the matter from their eyes. I have been using a warm wash cloth and Zachary gets impatient before I get finished. I will definitely be getting one.

eaglez28 · 07-01-2007, 01:06 PM

Have you tried changing his drinking water to Distilled Water?
Really helps alot.

judyeve · 07-01-2007, 03:18 PM

On another thread, someone mentioned eye envy. Does it work? I also use the washcloth/baby shampoo thing, but I'll be buying a baby toothbrush tomorrow.

nvnvgirl · 07-02-2007, 10:29 AM

Hey, that's a great idea! I've got a couple of those that I don't use for a toothbrush anyhow! I'm gonna give that a try....better than using a washcloth that gets Max's entire face wet!

nvnvgirl · 07-02-2007, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by eaglez28

Have you tried changing his drinking water to Distilled Water?
Really helps alot.

Is this ok to use for dogs? I know that some diets call for using distilled water, but my dh (who's a filtration expert) told me that if I drink distilled water all the time it will "tear up my stomach" b/c it's got no minerals in it and is very corrosive. I'm confused

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eaglez28 · 07-02-2007, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvnvgirl

Is this ok to use for dogs? I know that some diets call for using distilled water, but my dh (who's a filtration expert) told me that if I drink distilled water all the time it will "tear up my stomach" b/c it's got no minerals in it and is very corrosive. I'm confused

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Thanks for the info!!! I am confused also.
My dogs have never had tap water.
I normally use the filtered water from my refrigerator or bottled spring water.
I heard on this forum & from a groomer that Distilled Water has no minerals & that it will help with the eye gunk. I have been trying it out for a few weeks.
I guess we are back to the filtered water now. Thank You so Much for your Husbands valuable information.

DixiepeachVA · 07-06-2007, 07:45 AM

I've heard about natural cider vinegar in the drinking water, but others say it doesn't work. There's a product called Angel Eyes that's supposed to be good, but I haven't tried it yet.

07-01-2007, 04:40 AM	#1
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Good way to loosen eye gunk Marcel gets gunky/crusty at times - and it's difficult to remove when the gunk hardens. Well, I thought I'd try his "finger toothbrush" one day - and it worked really nicely! I dip it in warm water and "brush" near his eye and it really loosens the gunk. And, bc the brush is low-profile, soft, and small - I'm not worried about the brush hurting his eye. The brush looks something like this (mine is a bit different): http://images.1800petmeds.com/images...0/1011_420.jpg __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

07-01-2007, 06:20 AM	#2
yorkiemom2B Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MA Posts: 68	Thanks for that tip! I am definitely going to try it next time. That gunk is almost impossible to get out. __________________ Stephanie Meet Lily On Dogster:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/505001

07-01-2007, 06:36 AM	#3
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Thank you for that info.! __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

07-01-2007, 08:40 AM	#5
DixiepeachVA Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: VA Posts: 44	What a good idea. I wonder if a child sized tooth brush would work too. I use a tear free baby wash on a wash cloth to soften and a fine tooth comb, but this sounds easier. __________________ http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l7...1181490208.pbw

07-01-2007, 08:42 AM	#6
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	great Idea __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

07-01-2007, 06:49 AM	#4
Iheartroxie Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Plantation, Florida Posts: 410	Thanks for the great tip, I am going to give it a try!

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littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	thank you, thank you, I have been trying so many things that dont work, i usauly end up with a warm wash cloth, and i have 4 to do so its time consuming, and they hate it im going to get one today __________________

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SammyYoRkie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.S.A Posts: 493	Good Idea! A baby brush works too. .. __________________ * SpOiLed LiL' SaMMie * PeePads BlowOut Salewww.Pee-Pads.com/FreeShipping

07-01-2007, 11:32 AM	#9
Mom2Zachary Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 60	Thanks for the tips about removing the matter from their eyes. I have been using a warm wash cloth and Zachary gets impatient before I get finished. I will definitely be getting one.

07-01-2007, 01:06 PM	#10
eaglez28 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 1,313	Have you tried changing his drinking water to Distilled Water? Really helps alot. __________________ IT'LL COST Nothing To Dream & EVERYTHING NOT TO!!! Kim Scruffy Lexi Kylee Stormy Reesie Tyke http://www.myspace.com/eskindsyorkies

07-01-2007, 03:18 PM	#11
judyeve Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,729	On another thread, someone mentioned eye envy. Does it work? I also use the washcloth/baby shampoo thing, but I'll be buying a baby toothbrush tomorrow. __________________ *Judy, Max and Annie* *Rest in Peace my Sweet Angel Gracie Leigh:*

07-02-2007, 10:29 AM	#12
nvnvgirl Lovin' to the MAX!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Yorkieville Posts: 2,774	Hey, that's a great idea! I've got a couple of those that I don't use for a toothbrush anyhow! I'm gonna give that a try....better than using a washcloth that gets Max's entire face wet! __________________ Seana and Max and Madison too! Come visit me at: celebritydogwatcher.com

07-06-2007, 07:45 AM	#15
DixiepeachVA Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: VA Posts: 44	I've heard about natural cider vinegar in the drinking water, but others say it doesn't work. There's a product called Angel Eyes that's supposed to be good, but I haven't tried it yet. __________________ http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l7...1181490208.pbw