Q: How do I treat my dog's tear stains?

My Miniature Schnauzer has tear stains around her eyes. Is there any food I can feed her that will help with this, or eye drops that aren't too expensive? Q: My Miniature Schnauzer has tear stains around her eyes. Is there any food I can feed her that will help with this, or eye drops that aren't too expensive?

A: Dogs with lighter colored hair can experience staining from both their saliva and their tears. There are many over the counter products sold for this problem. If the product doesn't list its contents be sure to check with your veterinarian first. Angel Eyes is a popular product that does contain an antibiotic so should not be used forever. There are very safe over the counter eye washing solutions that can be used as needed. Ask your groomer to keep the hair near the corners of the eyes very short.