The MalAcetic Wet Wipes (containing 2% acetic and 2% boric acids) ave emerged as our most rapidly growing product. TEAR STAINS, post surgical wound cleansing, Dermatophilus and spots on horses (grease heel) are new indications. Every pet-owner should have a container on hand for a needy moment. For Tear Stains, we recommend clipping the hair with a #40 blade and cleaning with the MalAcetic Wet Wipes 1-2x daily. (Editor's note: We have been getting some anecdotal reports about the benefit of using the MalAcetic Wipes on tear stains around the eyes.)
More on Tear Staining., Seth A. Koch, VMD., MMSc., PC., Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologistis SKoch@AnimalEyeDoc.com has written the following:
Tear staining in the dog and especially in the small breeds (poodles, maltese, bichons, pekes ) is common but should never be called "normal." The reality is that these breeds have tiny hairs in the inner aspect of the lid margin that acts as wicks for tear accumulation. As well, the tear film is constantly evaporating and in a number of breeds there is overproduction of tears. The tear ducts which carry the tears down into the nasal cavity, in general, are totally functional. It is rare that the tear ducts are non-functional. Treatment is variable - the area in which the tears are stored can be deepened surgically; the hairs around the inner aspect which are causing irritation can be moved out of the way and there are a few other alternatives as well. Oral medication has been suggested as a means of chemically changing the metabolism of the tears and making the staining less apparent. Treating the skin irritation where the tears flow onto the face should also be considered. In all cases the ophthalmologist should see the animal to give the pet owner the best of all the alternatives.
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