The condition that you are describing is
called epiphora which occurs whenever there is an overflow of tears onto the face.
They are typically caused by excessive tear production, a condition also known
as epiphora.
Shaggy, long - haired dogs can develop
epiphora because their hair blocks the tear ducts.
Treatment Treatment will vary depending on the underlying cause
of epiphora.
Some breeds such as poodles are predisposed to imperforate puncta which is when the nasolacrimal duct does not develop right resulting in chronic
epiphora due to lack of drainage.
Yi NY, et al, «Medial canthoplasty for
epiphora in dogs: A retrospective study of 23 cases,» J Am Anim Hosp Assoc, 2006; 42: pp 435 - 439.
When epiphora becomes chronic, the constant moisture around the eyes results in skin irritation and creates a fertile breeding ground for bacteria and yeast which is causing your Mal - shi - poo to rub his eyes.
In Bedlington Terriers it is important that the veterinary surgeon distinguishes
between epiphora (excessive tear production) caused by blocked / partially blocked tear ducts and that caused by entropion
Sometimes epiphora is not a result of excessive tear production but is a problem with tear drainage.
This option is the choice for a patient with
mild epiphora or if the distichiae are few in number and fine in texture.
A related problem is not
truly epiphora, but appears to be so, and that's a blocked tear duct.
Small breed dogs commonly have shallow tear wells that lead to tear overflow down their face, a condition
called epiphora.
You will know your dog has
epiphora because the area around your dog's eyes will be damp.
In the brachycephalic dog's case, this type
of epiphora is mild and is not usually a serious condition.
Breeds with flat faces (brachiocephalic) such as Boxers, Bulldogs, and Pugs, can have
epiphora due to their flattened facial anatomy.
There are a variety of tear staining products available but I do not recommend using them until you check with your veterinarian first since they tend to mask disease and do not address the underlying cause of whatever may be causing your dog's
epiphora.
This eye discharge is called
epiphora.
An indication of this condition is
epiphora (excessive tearing).
When excessive tearing is caused by impaired drainage, it is called
epiphora.
Most dogs will squint, hold the eye shut and tear excessively (
epiphora).
Dogs with «smushed - in» faces (i.e. brachiocephalic dogs like bulldogs, pugs, Shih Tzus, etc) are more prone to
epiphora because their facial structure prevents the tear ducts from draining effectively.
Dogs that have excessive tearing (called
epiphora) and drainage around the eyes may have a foul odor from the discharge as it collects on the hair and skin.
Even if it is
epiphora, as you may read, there may be underlying disorders causing this which is why I recommend seeing a vet.
Some dog breeds are more susceptible to developing
an epiphora than others.
An epiphora, itself, is not a disease, but it is a sign that there is an issue with your dog's eye and should be handled by a veterinarian as soon as possible.
However, if
the epiphora does not get better your veterinarian may look for other surgical options to correct the issue.
Facial skin may become irritated and turn red if
the epiphora has occurred for a long period of time.
Tear stain remover products are used to treat tear staining conditions around the eyes of animals, which, in particular, is associated with a condition called
epiphora, mostly in cats and dogs.
This condition is known as
epiphora.
Symptoms of this condition include pain, sensitivity to light (photophobia), eyes that tear too much (
epiphora), deep blood vessel excessive blood flow in the eye (hyperemia), an unusually small pupil, changes in the iris (swollen) corneal edema (too much fluid), lower blood pressure in the eye, impaired vision or blindness.
You may notice redness or inflammation of the eye and / or the conjunctiva, excessive tearing (
epiphora) or other discharges from the affected eye, and excessive blinking (blepharospasm).
Medical problems that would cause excessive tearing (
epiphora) include having a foreign object in the eye, having a scratch or lesion on the eyeball itself, having a hair growing inward towards the eye, and irritating it for instance.
Small breed dogs commonly have shallow tear wells which lead to tear overflow down their face, a condition called «
epiphora.»
A condition of great concern to fanciers of the Poodle, Maltese, Shih Tzu, and other small, light colored dogs is «
epiphora», or excess tearing.
Treatment is indicated only when cilia are inducing corneal irritation (ulceration, vascularization, fibrosis, pigmentation,
epiphora or persistent blepharospasm).
The condition is called
epiphora.
When dogs» and cats» eyes water, causing an unsightly stain on the fur underneath, the condition is called
epiphora.
As
the epiphora disappears any secondary infection of the skin below the eye should also clear up.
In the case of misplaced hair (s), removal or epilation is necessary to solve
the epiphora.
Any foreign must also be removed before
the epiphora will stop.
If
the epiphora is severe, the skin below the eyelid becomes secondarily infected due to the favorable (wet) environment that is established.