Have you ever wonder why certain dogs of the same breed, but some look really gorgeous, and some look…. completely drained and sickly? Dog owners play a big part in this. Your dog cant’ bath by himself, you need to comb, clean, trim and groom him. There are quite a number of parts need to be taken care of, but I will share with you one by one later in my blog.

Heard of dog’s tear stains? Have you seen certain dogs, they have 2 lines (brownish color) in between their face and below their eyes? The actual staining is caused by excess tearing and bacteria or red yeast growth that thrive in the warm moist environment, giving the hair that reddish-brown stain and musty smell. These are most often found on animals with light-colored fur as this makes them more visible. So far I see it happens quite commonly on Maltese, Shi-Tzu and ligh-coloured Poodles. So what is the solution for dog tears?

There are many commercial products out there in the market which is quite good in treating the problem. However if you would want some home remedies, using mixtures of milk of magnesia, corn starch and peroxide, or bleach (usually hydrogen peroxide) used for human hair. However, if you were not to mix these properly, use precisely the right strength of each ingredient, and apply them safely, you could potentially harm your dog. So if you are worried, look for over-the-counter products, it’s not really expensive, about $30 which can last for about 2-3 months.

So if you want your pets to look good, be prepared to get ready the “make-up” item for them too!!