I have heard that this year the pollen allergies will be worse than usual . But it is temporary , so things will be back to normal soon .
Sheryl Sent from my iPhone On May 10, 2013, at 11:18 PM, Peggy & The Girls <phr...@optimum.net> wrote: > Well if he has a build up now, then it will probably take a few rounds with > the cornstarch. I have noticed Gigi sneezing on and off for the last several > days, now that the weather has improved and she is getting walked more. Sure > hope she fights it as I don't want to be forced into putting her on allergy > meds. > > Peggy > > > > > -------Original Message------- > > From: Susanne Defoe > Date: 05/10/13 23:07:17 > To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] How can I get rid of tear stains? > > > No Rawhides. He does love bully sticks though. Vet thinks it could be > allergies like pollen or something else in the air. Will try the cornstarch. > Hopefully the antibiotic/anti-inflamitory eye drops will help. The stains > make him look so sad : ( > Sue > > > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 11:00 PM, Peggy & The Girls <phr...@optimum.net> > wrote: > > When I had my Malteses I used cornstarch as a paste with warm water and > rubbed it into the fur, let it dry and then used a very fine tiny comb and > combed it out. > It always worked and they never had that yellow build up. Don't know about a > dog with plugged tear ducts though...poor baby! Do you let them have > rawhides? > Some of them are treated and can cause the yellow too, because the dog is > actually allergic to it. > > Peggy > > > > > -------Original Message------- > > From: Susanne Defoe > Date: 05/10/13 21:51:07 > To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] How can I get rid of tear stains? > > > I too have been struggling with this with our Rico. I have tried Angel Eyes > which has a weak antibiotic in it. I have tried switching to filtered water, > changing diet and herbal remedies. The vet tested his tear ducts this week > and they are totally plugged. He needs eye drops for 10 days to see if they > will get better. If no improvement will need t look at diet more closely. > Vet said some food dyes can make it worse so may need to change to a > hypoallergenic diet. I will be interested in hearing what others have done. > Sue > > > On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 3:29 PM, greatful_n_happiness > <sober...@earthlink.net> wrote: > > Hello. My Cghiquita has tear stains around her eyes. Does anyone have any > suggestions on how to get rid of it? > > When we first got her and gave her a bath, a little came off but the majority > is still there. I guess it has been there and never was taken care of. > > Portia > > > > > >
