Things You'll Need
- Steel bowl
- Natural shampoo
- Calcium carbonate supplement
Instructions
Make an appointment with a veterinarian if your Maltese is experiencing tear staining for the first time. If you dog is suffering from a yeast infection, the doctor will need to prescribe medication, which your dog will have to be on for about two weeks. The stain may clear on its own once the infection is gone.
Purchase a steel bowl for your dog to drink out of. Plastic water bowls can contribute to Maltese tear stains and face discoloration. You should also change your dog's water often. Dirty water can have bacteria in it, which can get into your pet's tear ducts.
Wash your Maltese with a natural shampoo. Scented shampoos can cause an allergic reaction in your dog, and it can lead to tear stains.
Crush a calcium carbonate supplement into your dog's food. This type of supplement can prevent a yeast infection in your dog. If your dog is prone to yeast infections, preventing the infections can mean fewer stains for your pet.