How to Use Coconut Oil For Dog Tear Stains.

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Last Updated on 11/11/2023 by Denise Leo. Post first published on October 26, 2022.

This article will discuss using coconut oil for your dog’s tear stains. How to use coconut oil for dog tear stains and why you should add coconut oil to your dog’s diet daily.

How Can You Use Coconut Oil for Dog Tear Stains?

Have you noticed ugly, dark, damp spots beneath your Pomeranian’s eyes and wondered what they are? They’re known as tear stains and are usually more visible in Poms with light-colored fur or solid white color.

This article will explain everything you need to know about how to get rid of dog tear stains on Pomeranians.

One method to remove dog’s tear stains is by using coconut oil. Using coconut water to treat a dog’s tear stains is easy.

Rub the coconut oil into each stain on his fur until they disappear (usually a couple of days). NEVER use make-up remover or bleach to get rid of tear stains.

While looking after dog tear stains isn’t hard, there are some important things you need to know. To assist you, here’s a 9-step guide on using coconut oil for dog tear stains.

9-Step Guide to Using Coconut Oil for Dog Tear Stains

1. What Are Tear Stains?

Before successfully treating your Pom dog’s tear stains with coconut water, you should understand what can give dogs tear stains in the first place.

As the term suggests, if a dog has excessive eye discharge (tears), rusty-colored spots will form beneath your dog’s eyes. A dog’s urine, saliva, and tears contain an agent that’s rich in iron, and this agent makes the fur grow darker whenever exposed to air. The longer the agent stays on the fur, the darker the stains become.

These stains generally appear under a dog’s eyes, but occasionally, they will surround the eyes and run down to the muzzle and cheeks.

Breeds such as the Pomeranian are very prone to tears because of how their faces are structured. However, the main underlying reasons for eyes producing excessive discharges are eye problems and allergies.

A moist environment is perfect for yeast and bacteria breeding. Your dog’s facial hair can also be stained a red or rusty color. It’s easy to tell the difference between tear stains and any other type because they appear and darken gradually over a period of time. If your dog’s coat is a light color, it will be obvious sooner.

2. Remove All Potential Causes of Tear Stains on Dogs

Before using coconut oil to treat your dog’s tear stains, you must identify and treat the cause. If you don’t, your dog’s tears will keep returning over and over.

Allergies are the number one cause of Pomeranian eye stain issues. Do tests to determine what, if anything, he’s allergic to and get rid of it. For example, switching to a raw or home-cooked diet might be beneficial. It’s also wise to get your dog’s eyes examined by the vet.

Some eye diseases may cause too much tearing, and they won’t disappear independently. More importantly, they’ll adversely affect your dog’s sight if not handled on time.

3. Choose the Ideal Coconut Oil

When it’s time to choose tear stain removers, you’ll quickly learn there are dozens. However, you probably don’t know many products may contain antibiotics. Several years ago, the FDA issued a warning about these companies.

The way antibiotics have been over-used in this way is dangerous. Your Pom could end up with liver troubles or become antibiotic-resistant. That could become a serious problem if your dog becomes ill.

By comparison, coconut oil is safe for dogs and has some benefits. Coconut oil possesses antifungal and antibacterial properties that hinder the growth of bacteria if applied to a dog’s fur.

Coconut oil creates a protective shield that repels the tears and won’t let them soak into the skin. Coconut oil is also the active ingredient in numerous stain removers.
However, you must select the right product to gain all these benefits. You must get unrefined, organic coconut oil.

Non-organic brands usually contain nasty chemicals that can irritate your dog’s skin and eyes. To avoid problems, always read labels carefully while shopping.

Non-organic brands probably have a lot of chemicals in them that will irritate your dog’s eyes and skin. You should read the label carefully when shopping for coconut oil.

4. How to Clean Pomeranian Eyes

You must do a few preparations before applying coconut oil to your Pomeranian’s tear stains. First, the area should be as dry as possible. When cleaning Pomeranian eyes, use either a makeup pad or cotton cloth and wipe the stains dry. Don’t use tissues or other wood-based products.

If your dog is comfortable with it, you should trim the hair around his eyes with blunt-tipped scissors. Trimming makes applying coconut oil to his skin easier and makes it work more efficiently on yeast and bacteria.
But you need to be careful not to hurt your Pom accidentally. Don’t do it if he struggles or squirms.

5. Make Your Pomeranian Comfortable

Before cleaning your dog’s tear stains, you should make him comfortable. You want your dog’s experience to be pleasant so he won’t struggle the next time you do it.

So, begin by cuddling and petting your Pom for a few minutes until he starts relaxing. Then, you can move on to the next step.

6. Apply the Coconut Oil

Use a wipe and softly dry your Pom’s hair around his eyes as much as possible.
Then, get some coconut oil and gently massage it into your dog’s hair and skin. Make sure that you cover the whole stained area and that you do both eyes.

If you apply the coconut oil with your fingers, wash your hands beforehand. You don’t want more bacteria in your dog’s skin, making the situation any worse.

You may decide to use a cotton cloth or makeup pad. Don’t use cotton balls because they sometimes stick to your dog’s fur.

Once you’ve applied the coconut oil to both eyes, reward your dog with a treat and give his belly a playful rub. That will make him keen when it’s time for his next eye-cleaning session.

7. Be Consistent

You’ll never eliminate your dog’s tear stains unless you’re consistent. This means applying coconut oil to his discolored tears every day. If you forget, do it as soon as you remember.

Usually, it will take 10-14 days to work. However, that depends on the darkness of your Pomeranian’s tear stains and how quickly you begin the treatment.

If there is no improvement in the color of his stains after a fortnight, you must consult your vet. The same applies if your dog’s eyes start watering out of the blue.

8. Learn How You Can Prevent Tear Stains

There are plenty of things you can do to prevent tear stains. Wipe your Pomeranian’s face every day to prevent a build-up of moisture. Either trim his facial hair or take your dog to a dog groomer if you’re uncomfortable doing it yourself.

Think about your Pomeranian’s diet. Low-quality food often has a cheap price tag. However, that’s also because it has plenty of ingredients that can trigger allergies.
If your dog lacks good nutrition, he’ll have a weak immune system, making him more prone to infections. Switch to a raw or home-cooked diet.

It’s wise to check your Pomeranian’s eyes to ensure there are no problems that may creep up on you. Breeds such as Pomeranians are prone to certain eye troubles, so tear stains must be examined.

9. Add Coconut Oil to Your Pomeranian’s Diet

Coconut oil is great for a dog’s skin but provides plenty of benefits when added to his diet. It will boost his immune system to fight bacterial and viral infections. One tablespoon is good for big dogs, so if your dog is small or has a toy, adjust it accordingly. I recommend adding 1/4 to 1/2 a teaspoon daily to the dog’s food.  Avoid giving him too much at once, or he’ll get diarrhea.

Benefits of Coconut Oil for Pomeranians

Ensure your dog is a healthy Pomeranian by adding Coconut Oil to his diet. Regular external applications will ensure Pomeranian skin and fur health.

Coconut oil contains lauric acid, a long-chain, medium-length lipid (or fatty acid) comprising approximately half of the total fatty acids within the coconut oil.

Help your Pomeranian Maintain a Healthy Weight with Coconut Oil

Is Your Pomeranian Overweight? A serious complaint is that owners of Pomeranians can’t control their Pomeranian’s weight.

Regardless of the Pomeranian amount of exercise. An overweight Pomeranian will benefit greatly from adding coconut oil to his diet.

Coconut oil can boost your thyroid, and it also helps your Pom in the same way. It enables him to remain at a healthy weight. Reduces the number of vet bills associated with problems, such as arthritis and joint pain, that occur with an overweight Pomeranian.

Coconut oil makes it easier for your Pom dog to digest the vital nutrients in his food properly.

Can I Put Coconut Oil On My Dog’s Dry Skin?

Yes, this will quickly help cure most Pomeranian skin problems. This has explained how coconut oil helps your Pom’s insides. Now look at how it helps his outsides, on his skin and fur.

If his skin is dry and itchy or is hot, you can directly apply the oil, and it works instantly. It can also be used on his nose and paw pads when dry.

When bathing a Pomeranian, add oil to ease raw skin from fleas. His skin becomes moisturized when added to his food, and his coat looks much better.

As explained above in this article, coconut oil applied to the hair under your Pomeranian’s eyes can help prevent ugly eye stains.

Always have a jar of coconut oil at home to help keep your dog a healthy Pomeranian.

Dosage of Coconut Oil for Dogs

I recommend 1/4 of a teaspoon for every 5 lbs.

How To Add Coconut Oil to Your Pom’s Diet

A big problem in winter is that your coconut oil will solidify. Stand the jar in warm water for a few minutes, and you’ll have oil again. If your Pomeranian eats kibble of any type, make this food more palatable by warming the coconut oil to a liquid. Place the kibble in a very large storage jar, pour in the coconut oil, and mix thoroughly into the kibble.

It’s easy, and the kibble will be more palatable for your Pomeranian. Everything is done, and you only need to feed a small amount daily for your Pom to gain many health benefits.

Alternatively, the coconut oil can be mixed with a meat meal or, horrors of horrors, if you feed wet doggie food, mix the required daily amount of coconut into the wet food.

Coconut Oil For Dog Tear Stains Conclusion

Coconut oil is a great alternative for getting rid of tear stains for numerous reasons:
• It fights yeast and bacteria.
• It stops moisture from soaking his hair.
• You can use certain commercial tear stain removers, BUT they must have natural ingredients.
• They can’t have antibiotics or chemicals.

Coconut oil is a unique and natural way to keep your pup’s face looking clean and healthy. It has been proven an effective treatment option for dog tear stains due to its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.

Remember that coconut oil can also be used as a preventative measure, so try applying it on your pup’s face when you notice the first signs of staining. Try starting with smaller doses, then increase the amount over time until you find what works best for your pet.

With its low cost and easy accessibility, coconut oil is worth considering for dog tear stain removal needs. So give coconut oil a try today – it could be the perfect remedy for keeping those pesky tear stains away from your pup!

Disclaimer: The Content is not a substitute for professional veterinarian advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your veterinarian with any questions you may have regarding your dog’s medical condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on ANY website.

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References and Further Reading:

[1] Denise Leo “The Pomeranian Handbook”.

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