Is There a Cure for Maltese Eye Stain?

Eye stain or "tear stain" is probably the most talked about topic for Maltese owners. Although my Maltese dog Marley doesn't suffer too much from it, many of her friends at our local Maltese Meetup group do.

I've read countless articles about this common Maltese problem and wanted to find a way to help other Maltese owners. I decided to condense all of this valuable information on Maltese dogs into an easy-to-read format.

I found out that there are many ways to prevent Maltese eye stain once you know the exact source of the problem. Finding the cause of your dog's tearstaining is the key to preventing or even curing Maltese eye stains.

Begin your journey to finding the best solution for your Maltese dog eye stain problem by reading this important article first: Could a Health Problem Be Causing Your Maltese Eye Stain? >>

What eye stain solution worked for your Maltese dog? Tell us about it.

Maltese Eye Stain Causes

• Health - tear staining can become a problem due to excess tearing, blocked tear ducts, genetics, or simply cutting teeth.
• Environment - many Maltese eye stain issues are due to their environment causing irritation or allergies.
• Food & Water - eye stain can even be a result of the type of food or water you give your Maltese.
• Genetics - heredity plays a large role in the amount of tear staining your Maltese dog has.

Maltese Eye Stain Solutions

• Natural Remedies - try out a few of these remedies to naturally rid your Maltese of tear stains.
• Topical Treatments - there are many mixtures you can create and apply around your dog's eyes to reduce eye stain.
• Antibiotics - although a controversial subject, sometimes antibiotics is the only way to get rid of chronic tearstaining.
• Other Medications - there are even a few over-the-counter medications you can use to treat Maltese dog eye stains.

Suggest Maltese Eye Stain Solutions

Do you know of any other solutions to Maltese eye stain? What has worked for your Maltese? Share your eye stain solutions and experiences with your fellow Maltese Maniacs!

Click below to see Maltese eye stain solutions from other Maltese Maniacs...

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Lemon Juice and Boric Acid Powder  Not rated yet
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