Staring into your dogs eyes while you cuddle is one of the funniest things you can do and is one of the best parts of being a doodle parent. The look of pure joy in their eyes with being able to spend time with you makes everything else worth it.
But have you ever noticed the tear stains on their face? If so, you need to make sure you are taking care of your dog’s health by removing them with wipes.
The reason you need to wipe your dogs eyes to remove the crud is due to the dangers of thick crust build-up, which can impact the long-term health of your dog’s eyesight.
There is a number of possible reasons why your dog’s eye is getting full of tears:
- Sensitive eyes
- Epiphora
- Conjunctivities or Glaucoma- Make sure you get that treated!
- Debris is stuck in his eye
- Allergies* yes dogs can have them as well.
Removing the liquid and mucus build-up is important to ensure that your dog does not expose him/her to possible infections from the bacteria that could be living in tear tracks. Another risk to your dog is you do not take care of this issue is skin Irritation. In short, please take care of your family member if you noticed tear tracks
What to look for?
Tear Stains are generally more visible on dogs with lighter colored fur or white dogs but they are harmful to all dogs. If your dog is of darker coat please pay extra attention to your dog.
Look closely at their eyes and if they are regularly squinting, if your pooch is regularly squinting you need to know that it is a good indicator that something is going on. Be on the lookout for tearing excessively if you notice the squints as this is two things that go hand and hand.
Lastly, take a whiff of your dog’s face, if you notice that their is an odor that is making its presence know you need to start to take care of your dogs eyes. I could be a sign of the bacteria arriving.
How to take care of the issue:
You will need to get the right tools, assuming it’s nothing too dangerous that requires advanced treatment.
The right tool sis Dog Eye Wipes, dog eye wipes are pre-moistened strips or sheets which are made with gentle, soothing formulas that are not meant to irritate the eyes.
Once you have identified the need for your dog, carefully wipe around your pup’s eyes to help stop the tearing and clean the build-up. This should help remove the stains right away.
Criteria to use:
- Active Compounds
- Price
- Usage
- Size + Portability
Why it matters:
Mary from Ohio “As a professional photographer, I love to take photos of everything and one thing that I just could get right before using eye wipes was the contrast of my dogs coat. Thanks to these eye wipe, not only is his coat now snowy white but the photo sessions are super quick and easy with no need for a touch-up. Thank you for your product!
Best Overall Eye Wipes : Angel's Eyes
Why We Like It:
- It works and does for most people with over 6,800 reviews and lots of personal testimonials on their website + amazon. Also, love the photos!
- Pre soaked and ready to be used to remove the dried mucus.
- Can be used on puppies when you get them from the breeder ( The pup should be older than 8 weeks if not you got bigger problems check the blog here for why).
- No need to risen afterward.
- A large amount of wipes 100 for less than 10 bucks!
Positive review:
“Dear Angel Eyes, I don’t know where to begin in thanking you for saving my dogs. My dogs have endured years of visits to the vets for tests and treatment due to tear staining. I have tried over 50 different products to cure tear staining and none have worked. I came across the Angel Eyes website by a mistake and read the success stories I ordered my first bottle and take a look at the difference in my dog in just 3 weeks. It is so easy to use and the dogs like it! Thanks Angel Eyes.”
Cons:
- The single large package can lead to dried products if you dont appropriately fasten it.
TL&DR:
A good bulk item that has a track record of success for wiping the outside of your dog’s eyes. Just make sure your toilets stay wet otherwise it will not work out for you.
Best Runner Up: Miracle Care
Why We Like It:
- It just works with over 5000 Reviews and an avg rating of 4.5
- Easy to use
- Cost effective
- Can also get eye drop formula if you like to make it tougher.
- The company has been around since 1935.
Positive Review
“These eye wash pads are the best ones for my dog that I have tried…I usually buy eye pads at either Petco or Petsmart but then I thought I would take the easy way and order on Amazon…and I am so glad I did. These eye pad wipes are so much better for my dog than any others I have tried…these are truly soaked in a solution so that you actually could ring them out a bit if you wanted to. Others I have tried were just damp. Why I like them so much is that my dog has the drippy yeasty eye gunk that shows up daily….and if I don’t clean it off daily, it gets crusty and lumpy and hard to remove…but these pads are so soaked in solution that I have no problem getting his eyes clean is just a couple of minutes or less, even if I have skipped a couple of days.
The jar came sealed in a plastic bag before it was put in the box in case of leakage but there was no leakage. This was my second order and I am very pleased and highly recommend it. This is a great product for my little guys needs. Thanks!”
Cons:
- Make sure your appropriate seal the container when done.
- Little less cost-effective.
TL & DR
A long-standing company produces eye wipes that are effective. A little bit more expensive than the cheaper ones but well worth the cost. Be mindful to keep the wipes sealed when not in use.
Great Alternative: Eye Wipe
Why we like it:
- This brand focuses on being eniromentally friendly, they made these wipes that dog owners need to be Biodegradable to help the environment.
- The product is made from All-natural ingredients and is alcohol-free to help your dog.
- No animal by-products really they are very environmentally focused.
Lots of positive reviews with no negative reviews no reviews really help distinguish this product.
Cons
- Very few reviews, but they are new.
- Very expensive compared to the competition.
TL&DR:
If you want to concerned about the environment when purchasing eye wipes this is the product for you. You will pay a premium though if you go down this route. Also very view reviews on this product in general.
Another Great Alternative:
Why we like it:
- Comes in smaller portable packs
- Pre moistened for fast usage.
- Moderately priced.
Positive Review: Melida Schneider
Our Vet gave us these after our dog eye got an infection. He’s an old boy and what we previously used to clean the crusty goo he hated. Always tried to bite. With these wipes I let him sniff so he knows and just hold it on his eye and he lightly rubs it. We ordered it here because they were way cheaper than at the Vet. We have to clean that eye 4 times a day.
Cons
1) Moderately expensive and has a tendency to dry quickly.
TL&DR:
Another good alternative is moderately priced. Order straight from the manufacturer to save from having to buy from the vet.
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Why We Like It
- We noticed that it didnt hurt our skin and actually helped it moister which was neat.
- US Made with all-natural ingredients
- Can be used on ears + eyes.
- Lots of positive reviews 2.5k reviews
Positive Review:
Thomas C. Claire
“Have used many pet wipes for/around eyes over the years and never found a great one — my last favorite one had fairly dry pads that I always added warm water to, which I’m sure diluted their effectiveness a bit — plus my past companies’ pads were not always big size. So I was so shocked to see these great 7×7 pads, so extremely soft that my dog himself rubs his eyes in them, and so extremely loaded with moisture — how do they get all that moisture in? Only minor gripe is that a bit hard to start a pull-one-out-at-a-time path. With most products, I just pop off the top each time and pull them out myself. But you must position this top leaning toward one side, or else it is hard to grab off. This is no problem, makes my hands strong, and my love for the softness, great size, and tons of moisture make me want to own this company. I would just do a screw-off top to make it easier to open up.”
Con's
1) Make sure you close the lid.
2) Cost is higher.