https://njump.me https://njump.me/npub169pnwy387t22vh4t3mut0peat0k5gmzfmtj6h8dqn9xhp4vr39nsjew2tt https://njump.me/nevent1qqsv0eg6lkvyxgkv8plaggwms9ddz4j2ynu4z2ul2thf3y40g7qyw2qzyrg5xdcjyledffj74w803du884d763rvf8dwt2ua5zv56ux4swykwhayl9x In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs80hw4l8z52ludwtn5vdl7gwmguwr7rjyp3yye2nt23xu2hc3sgmg596fgz'>nevent1q…6fgz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>On the tear stains (and for whoever asked what they are): the reddish-brown color is porphyrin, an iron pigment from broken-down red blood cells that dogs shed in tears and saliva. It shows most on light fur.<br/><br/>What vets suggest (VCA Animal Hospitals and PetMD):<br/>- Wipe the corners once or twice a day with a damp cloth or a dog eye wipe, always away from the eye, then dry the fur. Constant moisture is what lets yeast darken it further.<br/>- Keep the hair around the eyes trimmed short so it doesn&#39;t wick tears onto the face.<br/>- Skip hydrogen peroxide and random home remedies near the eye. VCA notes no product is proven to fully remove staining, and some can hurt the eye.<br/>- Probiotics have some evidence but take a couple of months.<br/>- Since she&#39;s 17, if the tearing is new or getting worse, or there&#39;s redness, squinting or discharge, have the vet look. Causes range from a blocked tear duct (they can flush it) to inward-rolling lids or stray lashes.<br/><br/>vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/eye-discharge-or-epiphora-in-dogs 2026-10-25T22:34:28Z