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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.

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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!

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What Other Maltese Maniacs Have Suggested

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

Angel Eyes  starstarstarstarstar
I have been using the product, Angel Eyes , on my pure white Maltese, Romeo, since he was 3 months old. He is 2 1/2 now. It started working almost immediately....

Angels Delight in US  starstarstarstarstar
I have heard of this product and would like to purchase it here in the United States.

It is an all natural supplement without antibiotics.

It was ...

Bentley's Eye Stain Remedy  starstarstarstarstar
Here is a quick and easy natural eye stain remedy.

**Before bathing**
Mix one teaspoon of each of the following:

- Milk of magnesia
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Angels Eyes  starstarstarstarstar
We have used for 2 years and no stains whatsoever! Our Maltese dog has perfect white hair and looks beautiful!

Bottled Water for Tear Stains  starstarstarstarstar
I give my Teddy Bear Poland Springs bottled water and since I started that he does not have tear stains any more.

My groomer was amazed and said that ...

Clear Tears Tear Stain Remover  starstarstarstarstar
I tried Clear Tears on my little Maltese and I was quite impressed. After only 2 weeks I started seeing an improvement. The hair around her eye area ...

Remove Dog Eye Stain with Vinegar and Water  starstarstarstarstar
It started when my angel was around a year old. As she got older her dog eye stain was in blobs and I tried heaps of things 2 get rid of it. A little bit ...

Distilled Water to Remove Tear Stains  starstarstarstarstar
I have a Bichon but I think this will work with your Maltese. I read in an article that giving your dog distilled water will control the eye stains and ...

Angel Eyes for Dogs  starstarstarstarstar
Find out if Angel Eyes for dogs really work for removing tear stains.

Filtered Drinking Water  starstarstarstarstar
I had read that filtered water helps with tear stain. I have filtered water through my refrigerator, so easy enough to try. I have noticed a significant ...

Science Diet Puppy Food  starstarstarstarstar
My Maltese Dottie had eye stains that weren't too bad but I still wanted to see if I could make under her eyes whiter. Every night I wash her face with ...

Changing Food Eliminated All Stains  starstarstarstarstar
My 10 month old Maltese Shih Tzu mix had a bad eye staining problem and Angel Eyes absolutely does work, but when I stopped using it the stains returned ...

Angels Delight  starstarstarstarstar
Angels Eyes is outlawed on our side of the Atlantic.

We used to use Angels Eyes here in the UK until Feb 2008 when our supplier told us that it was ...

Dog Food Allergies  starstarstarstarstar
I found out accidentally that my Rosie is sensitive to wheat. I changed her food and kept her off of wheat for about 3 months.

Now she can tolerate ...

Eye Envy  starstarstarstarstar
I read about all the different products and I decided to try Eye Envy because it was all natural and I didn't want something I had to feed my dog. I have ...

Using Warm Water to Remove Tear Stains  starstarstarstarstar
I have a Maltese male and I was wondering what can I do to remove those stains. So what I did was get a cloth and put warm water on the tear stains every ...

Remove Dog Tear Stain with MOM Formula  starstarstarstarstar
I just got a Maltese Poodle or Maltipoo named Disco. He had very bad tear stains, so I decided to try a solution using products I already had.

I mixed ...

Distilled Water for Tear Stains  starstarstarstar
I have a six year old female named Fancy. I asked several vets what could be done about her eye staining to no avail. I was reading a magazine on Maltese ...

Angels Delight Natural Dog Tear Stain Remover  starstarstarstar
I am raving about a super tear stain remover that I have recently found.

It is called Angels Delight and it is natural and easy to use.

It is made ...

Distilled Water for Tear Stains  Not rated yet
I was told that tear stains are from the iron in the tap water given to your dog to drink and distilled water does not do that. True? Not sure but I am ...

Milk for Cleaning Eye Stains  Not rated yet
Yes cleaning the eye stain with milk is the only solution that works! I've tried it on my Maltese Bijoux.

Beet Pulp Free Food  Not rated yet
If you feed food with beet pulp as an ingredient you will have much worse tear stains. I was my boys eyes everyday and feel beet free and they both have ...

Filtered Water for Tear Stains  Not rated yet
We are the proud owners of 4 Maltese and all four had tear stain. We used Angel Eyes and it solved the problem. A friend and fellow Maltese owner suggested ...

Remove Dog Eye Stain with Hot Water  Not rated yet
One way to remove dog eye stain is with hot water. When you have a Maltese pup or older dog that has tear stains you can try to put VERY hot water on a ...

Dog Eye Stains Home Remedy  Not rated yet
We got rid of dog eye stains by using home cooked dog food. Having had two Maltese Poodles (Father and daughter) there was an early time in their lives ...

Angel Eyes and Stay White Secret  Not rated yet
Angel Eyes antibiotic (over the counter) and Stay White Secret, a solution. These two products used together work great. PLUS don't feed treats and/or ...

Angels Glow Really Works  Not rated yet
Angels Glow is much better than other products I have tried. Lucy is a Malti-poo that is all white except: one ear is white, one is black. There is a ...

Angels Glow Removes Tear Stains  Not rated yet
The Angels Glow powder was recommended by the breeder. Several of her dogs are pictured in the before and after examples. It worked like a charm -- no ...

Hydrogen Peroxide and Conditioner  Not rated yet
I mix my hair conditioner with Hydrogen Peroxide (ratio 2 conditioner to 1 HP)and brush it onto the stains with a tooth brush about 5 minutes before I ...

Optrex for Tear Staining  Not rated yet
I use Optrex everyday to wash around the eyes. Optrex is an antibiotic eye drop. This has lightened the staining and has stopped any more staining.

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Lemon Juice and Boric Acid Powder  Not rated yet
I had heard many years ago that boric acid powder was good for eye staining. It is the ingredient in commercial eye wash for people. It can be found in ...

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