22/08/2025
HOW TO CLEAN TEAR-STAINED EYES OF YOUR DOG 🐶
Pekingese often have watery or “tear-stained” eyes because of their flat face and shallow eye sockets. Cleaning them regularly is important to prevent irritation, staining, or infection.
Here’s a safe way:
🧼 Step-by-Step: Cleaning Pekingese Tear Stains
1. Wash your hands
– Always start with clean hands to avoid spreading bacteria.
2. Prepare cleaning supplies
Soft cotton pads or gauze (avoid rough tissues).
Lukewarm boiled water, sterile saline, or a vet-approved eye wipe solution.
A small towel to keep your dog steady.
3. Secure your Pekingese gently
– Place them on your lap or a table. Hold their head gently but firmly so they feel safe.
4. Wipe the tear stains
Moisten a cotton pad with the saline/warm water.
Gently wipe from the inner corner (near the nose) outward.
Always use a fresh pad for each eye to avoid spreading infection.
5. Dry the area
– Pat the skin under the eye dry with a clean gauze pad.
– Keeping the area dry helps prevent yeast or bacterial growth.
6. Check for irritation
– If you notice redness, swelling, strong odor, or constant tearing, it may be an eye infection or blocked tear duct → see a vet.
📝 Extra Tips for Tear Stain Control
1. Daily cleaning is best for Pekingese, since their eyes water easily.
2. Keep facial hair trimmed around the eyes to reduce irritation.
3. Use a vet-approved tear stain remover if stains are persistent (avoid harsh chemicals).
4. Watch for signs of dry eye (common in Pekingese) – eyes looking dull, sticky discharge – which needs vet treatment.