Picked up some products to make a tear stain remover, still nervous. - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Darlene68 · 10-27-2010, 03:00 PM

I went to the store today and picked up some product to make a tear stain remover.. Peroxide, Milk of Magnesia, and Corn Starch that was suggested on this site
Tear Staining: The Causes & Cures

I'm a little nervous to use it though, I'm afraid it will hurt Jesse's eyes. Anyone ever try this?

jencar98 · 10-28-2010, 04:52 AM

I had a Maltese rescue with tear stains and tried another mixture - peroxide and baking soda. I just used it once because I was nervous about the possibility of getting the peroxide in her eyes but I've been curious to know if I would have continued with the treatment if it would have worked.

Suggestion....I used a Q-tip to apply my mixture.

Did you try it? You'll have to update this thread and let us know the results.

Raymond's Mom · 10-28-2010, 05:55 AM

Why would you try to bleach the tear stains on a yorkie?? Doing so damages the hair and makes it more porus so it'll just stain worse. If the dog's eyes are that runny I'd try to determine the cause.

kjc · 10-28-2010, 06:48 AM

I wouldn't use that as the peroxide is too strong and could cause damage to the eye. This remedy is also formulated for a white coated dog.

I agree that the cause of the staining needs to be addressed. More often than not, bacteria may be the culprit. Ears need to be kept clean, and I use a Natural Tears product to rinse the eyes as needed. I also believe that a diet with a high protein percentage can cause tear staining.(over 20-25%).

Here's my routine: Wet the stain with Natural tears or a sterile saline eye wash. Really saturate it. Then brush/comb out the dog. The tear stain will be softened somewhat. Wet it again, and very carefully and gently comb through it with the wide spaced teeth of your comb, the the narrow end, then comb through it down to the skin with a flea comb. This gets most the goop off the hair. Do not pull or rip the hair out while combing through it. If it doesn't go through the hair, rewet the stain until it does.

Then I saturate a cottonball with more sterile saline solution and wipe any residue off till the cottonball passes over the area and stays clean.

Next I apply an antibiotic eye ointment (non-steroidal) to each eye, and raise the upper lids and lower the lower lids to get it all over the eye and under the lids. This will also protect the eyes during the bath. If some of the ointment takes the same route as the tear stain, I leave it there to combat any bacterial activity on the skin. (I always use AB eye ointment for facial wounds near the eyes anyway).

For a dog with bad stains and goop, this may need to be done 2-3 times the first week, before it begins to clear.

I check the eyes each morning, and wipe gently with a cottonball to remove any foreign objects and hair that may have ended up in the eyes overnight. If the eyes stay good and clean, I go to doing it once a week, or pre-bath. I have never had to use anything stronger on a Yorkie, and keeping the hair clean is key, as the bacteria won't take hold either.

Ladymom · 10-28-2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kjc

I wouldn't use that as the peroxide is too strong and could cause damage to the eye. This remedy is also formulated for a white coated dog.

Maltese people call that the MOM mixture. The recipe calls for 20 volume to 40 volume peroxide, not the weak solution you probably keep in your house.

I wouldn't try it on a Yorkie unless you want to bleach the hair!

Darlene68 · 10-28-2010, 11:13 AM

It is not a full strength peroxide. Jesse's eyes tear more then Bailey's, but not as bad as when I first brought him home. I add AC vinagar to distilled drinking water and it has helped, but I want to lighten the remaining stain and I thought this would be the best way, maybe I was wrong. I haven't tried it yet, like I said I'm a little nervous about it. I will see.

Darlene68 · 10-28-2010, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ladymom

Maltese people call that the MOM mixture. The recipe calls for 20 volume to 40 volume peroxide, not the weak solution you probably keep in your house.

I wouldn't try it on a Yorkie unless you want to bleach the hair!

Isn't tht what it's suppost to do, bleach the stain?

10-27-2010, 03:00 PM	#1
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	Picked up some products to make a tear stain remover, still nervous. I went to the store today and picked up some product to make a tear stain remover.. Peroxide, Milk of Magnesia, and Corn Starch that was suggested on this site Tear Staining: The Causes & Cures I'm a little nervous to use it though, I'm afraid it will hurt Jesse's eyes. Anyone ever try this? __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

10-28-2010, 04:52 AM	#2
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	I had a Maltese rescue with tear stains and tried another mixture - peroxide and baking soda. I just used it once because I was nervous about the possibility of getting the peroxide in her eyes but I've been curious to know if I would have continued with the treatment if it would have worked. Suggestion....I used a Q-tip to apply my mixture. Did you try it? You'll have to update this thread and let us know the results. __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

10-28-2010, 06:48 AM	#4
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,869	I wouldn't use that as the peroxide is too strong and could cause damage to the eye. This remedy is also formulated for a white coated dog. I agree that the cause of the staining needs to be addressed. More often than not, bacteria may be the culprit. Ears need to be kept clean, and I use a Natural Tears product to rinse the eyes as needed. I also believe that a diet with a high protein percentage can cause tear staining.(over 20-25%). Here's my routine: Wet the stain with Natural tears or a sterile saline eye wash. Really saturate it. Then brush/comb out the dog. The tear stain will be softened somewhat. Wet it again, and very carefully and gently comb through it with the wide spaced teeth of your comb, the the narrow end, then comb through it down to the skin with a flea comb. This gets most the goop off the hair. Do not pull or rip the hair out while combing through it. If it doesn't go through the hair, rewet the stain until it does. Then I saturate a cottonball with more sterile saline solution and wipe any residue off till the cottonball passes over the area and stays clean. Next I apply an antibiotic eye ointment (non-steroidal) to each eye, and raise the upper lids and lower the lower lids to get it all over the eye and under the lids. This will also protect the eyes during the bath. If some of the ointment takes the same route as the tear stain, I leave it there to combat any bacterial activity on the skin. (I always use AB eye ointment for facial wounds near the eyes anyway). For a dog with bad stains and goop, this may need to be done 2-3 times the first week, before it begins to clear. I check the eyes each morning, and wipe gently with a cottonball to remove any foreign objects and hair that may have ended up in the eyes overnight. If the eyes stay good and clean, I go to doing it once a week, or pre-bath. I have never had to use anything stronger on a Yorkie, and keeping the hair clean is key, as the bacteria won't take hold either. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity Last edited by kjc; 10-28-2010 at 06:51 AM.

10-28-2010, 11:13 AM	#6
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	It is not a full strength peroxide. Jesse's eyes tear more then Bailey's, but not as bad as when I first brought him home. I add AC vinagar to distilled drinking water and it has helped, but I want to lighten the remaining stain and I thought this would be the best way, maybe I was wrong. I haven't tried it yet, like I said I'm a little nervous about it. I will see. __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

10-28-2010, 05:55 AM	#3
Raymond's Mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 159	Why would you try to bleach the tear stains on a yorkie?? Doing so damages the hair and makes it more porus so it'll just stain worse. If the dog's eyes are that runny I'd try to determine the cause.