Effective Ways to Remove Severe Dog Tear Stains on a Po

Severe tear stains in Pomeranians are not only detrimental to their appearance but can also lead to skin infections. These stains are formed due to the iron content in tears, which, upon reacting with air, oxidizes into a rustlike color.

Under normal circumstances, a dog's tears should flow through the nasolacrimal ducts into the nasal cavity, where the moisture evaporates and mixes with dust from the air, eventually forming nasal mucus. Therefore, by simply observing and cleaning your dog's nose regularly, you can keep the area free of mucus and tears.

However, if a dog's nasolacrimal ducts become blocked, or if there are congenital issues such as narrow ducts or poor development, tears cannot be expelled normally, leading to excessive accumulation in the corners of the eyes and resulting in excessive tearing and tear stains. Some small breeds like Pomeranians and Teddy bears are prone to congenital duct closure, with insufficient eyelid space and slow tear drainage, making them more susceptible to tear stains.

In addition, excessive tear secretion from the tear glands can also cause severe tear stains, often related to diet, high internal inflammation, eye infections (such as conjunctivitis, dacryocystitis, blepharitis, keratitis), gingivitis, and ear infections.

How to Remove Severe Tear Stains in Pomeranians?

1. Regular Cleaning

（1）Long hair around the eyes or inverted eyelashes can constantly irritate the eyes, exacerbating tear stains. Regular trimming is necessary to prevent hair from刺激ing the eyes.

（2）Mix borax water with physiological saline (8:2) and use a cotton ball or gauze to dab a small amount onto the tear stains and eye mucus area 23 times a day. Then, wipe away any excess moisture with a dry tissue.

（3）After cleaning, apply a small amount of cornstarch around the eyes to absorb tears and keep the hair dry, preventing tears from oxidizing and staining the fur.

2. Eye Massages

Pomeranians naturally have shallow tear ducts, making them prone to tear stains. Massaging from the eye corner to the nose wing for 15 minutes, twice a day, can help accelerate tear drainage.

3. Diet Adjustment

（1）Choose dog food that contains duck meat and pear, free from grains, which has cooling, hypoallergenic, and easytodigest properties, helping to reduce tear secretion.

（2）During severe tear stains, use Shan Jing (Jinyinhua Eye Rinse) to drop into the eyes, and take Kawa Ning (Qingwen Baidu Tablets) orally. This eye care solution contains Jinyinhua and eyeprotecting ingredients, while the oral medicine is also cooling and detoxifying. The combination can alleviate excessive tear secretion, halitosis, and constipation caused by上火.

（3）Include more cooling and diuretic foods in your dog's diet, such as cucumbers, cabbage, winter melon, bitter melon, pears (without seeds), duck meat, broccoli, dandelion tea, and mung bean soup.

4. Duct Clearance

If the above measures do not alleviate the tear stains in your Pomeranian, it is advisable to take it to a veterinary clinic to check for signs of nasolacrimal duct blockage. If present, treatments such as lavage or stenting surgery may be necessary.

In summary, severe tear stains in Pomeranians do not require excessive worry. Regular cleaning and dietary adjustments are usually sufficient to see improvement. Additionally, addressing underlying issues such as ear mites, ear infections, or eye inflammation promptly can also effectively alleviate tear stains.