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Healthy dogs, except those breeds with a flattened face such as the Pekingese, Bulldog and Pug or longhaired breeds such as the Maltese and Yorkshire Terrier, rarely if ever require their eyes to be cleaned.
The longhaired breeds with a flattened face often have tear ducts that are kinked or too narrow and do not allow tears to flow down the duct and out the nose. Instead, the tears flow out of the corner of that eye closer to the nose, causing a wet stain in the hair on either side.
Tear staining may also be due to excessive tear production caused by entropion, i.e. turning in of the eyelid with the eyelashes rubbing on the surface of the eyeball, or by conjunctivitis.
Long hair close to the corner of the eye near the nose can act like a wick. Carefully clipping the hair short in this area will help keep the area dry and prevent staining.
If tear staining continues, consult your vet, who may flush the tear ducts under a general anaesthetic; if the tear ducts are narrowed or blocked due to the flattened shape of the face, flushing will not improve the situation.
Your vet may prescribe an antibiotic which will eliminate the reddish stain produced by the tears. If the eye requires cleaning, use a moist cotton wool pad.
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