My 9 month old dog has just had surgery to create an opening in her lower tear duct as she was born without an opening.
Dog tear duct popping out.
Don t wait or hesitate your dog is like yourself only one chance with eye sight.
Another tear duct opening was too small and was widened.
The lower nasolacrimal duct is most commonly affected and obstruction of the lower duct results in more clinically visible.
Obstruction may result in tears overflowing and running out of the eye.
This overflow of tears can lead to moisture and tear staining below the eye.
Here are some tips for preventing tear stains on dogs.
Preventing tear stains is easier than trying to remove them once they ve formed.
The most important aspect is to keep the hair around the eyes short and clean.
How to prevent tear stains on dogs.
Prevention starts with good hygiene practices.
I was told that it is a congenital problem and that if i were to breed from her there is a chance that the puppies may be fin e but that there is no guarantee on that.
If i hadn t taken her there was the possibility of infection leading to permanent blindness.
It used to do it occaisionally now it has stayed out for eight day.
Blocked tear ducts in dogs have a variety of causes including an eye infection scar tissue swelling or a lack of tear duct development.
I have just taken my dog to the vet with a similar problem and it turned out to be a blocked tear duct.
In some dogs this nasolacrimal duct can become obstructed or blocked.
You ll likely notice some epiphora or excess tearing as a sign of this condition along with staining around the eyes.