Pets

Dog grooming is very important especially for pedigree showdogs, but also for your average dog.

We have all seen dog with tear stains, but thankfully those tears are not ones of sadness!

So what are the reasons for streaming eyes in dogs?

A simple bacterial infection could be behind excessive tear production. This can be followed by a yeast infection which causes dark red marks on the dog’s “cheeks”.

Fleas could also cause over production of tears along with hereditary aspects, allergic reaction to food, blocked tear ducts, ear infections, too great a mineral concentration in the water and more.

Some recommend dry all-natural kibble without added food color, preservatives and additives, which they claim keeps the face cleaner. Others swear by making their Maltese or Westie drink only mineral water.

If you don’t want to go to these lengths but do need a helping hand in cleaning up your dog right there and right then, you may need to look for a suitable product that will clean the face.

White dogs are particularly susceptible to noticeable stains.

You can’t just use soap and water on your pet’s face. Firstly some soaps may cause an allergic reaction or get in the eyes, and also you need to be within reach of a faucet to rinse off the face.

Not very practical if you are in a show or hiking twenty miles from the nearest bathroom.

ClearQuest have created Eyewipes, which are suitable for cats and dogs. They are designed for use on the outer eyelids and eye area.

Safe, effective and convenient, they can be used to gently remove dried mucus, discharge and tear stains from the eye area.

There are so many good reasons to use EyeWipes, and not just cosmetic ones; keeping that area clean will reduce the chance of an infection in the eye and also they can be useful when out and about.

No rinsing required.

Available in packets of 100; the ingredients are: Deionized Water UV Sterilized, Cocamido Propyl Betaine, Propyl Paraben, Methyl Paraben and Boric Acid.

Be careful of course not to touch the actual eyeball with the wipe as this could irritate.

Vitacoat Diamond Eye Tear Stain Remover is specially formulated with showdogs in mind.

For more than forty years it has been a mainstay of dog showmen all across North America for its gentle but effective cleaning power.

Another great solution for bright eyes and a distinct lack of white fur stains.

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Thousands of years ago your dog was very different. In fact, life was very different, without all the gadgets and conveniences we now take for granted. Your dog would have been a different animal too. Can you even begin to imagine what his daily life would have been like?

For a start, his diet would have been totally different. With his pack, he would have hunted for meat and scavenged for titbits. Everything he ate would have been natural and raw and unprocessed. How many dogs do you know of that eat like that, these days?

The truth is dogs are becoming just like humans, in that most of what they eat is heavily processed, and potentially lacking some vital nutrients they would have consumed in the wild.

The Missing Link was developed to try to somewhat bridge the gap between the past and the present.

Created with high quality wholefoods and concentrated foods, the design of The Missing Link is to replace empty calories with nutrient rich and unprocessed foods in your pet’s diet.

With the disease busting goodness of antioxidants, essential fatty oils, phytonutrients and probiotics, the Missing Link is like a powerful nutrient shot into your dog’s health.

With ricebran, kelp, molasses and that wonder food - sprouted green barley - as well as yeast and flaxseed, your dog will enjoy a new level of health and vitality, in one easy supplement.

The Canine Formula is usually adequate for most dogs, but some will require the power of the Canine Plus formula.

The Missing Link Canine Plus formula contains a rare form of vegetarian glucosamine, which of course helps to keep joints healthy.

The added benefits of Omega essential fatty acids and antioxidants help your dog ( or cat) maintain a robust immune system, which targets all over health.

Older dogs, those will arthritis or joint stiffness will benefit most from the Plus formula.

You can expect your dog to enjoy better health, be more vigorous, look healthier with a great coat and shiny eyes, and be a superdog in terms of energy levels and post operative recovery; his scent may also reduce in potency.

For every twenty pounds of dog weight you will need to give one teaspoonful per daily meal, up to 6 teaspoonsful for animals over 100lbs. Continuous use will produce the greatest benefits of treatment.

For a healthy pet with all the raw stamina of the past, give The Missing Link to bring out the wild in him!

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