Eye Bugers!! YUCK!

tress · 03-26-2008, 11:59 AM

I have a yorkie... he gets eye bugers or something... tears maybe? anyway... they're all crusted up under his eyes... the only way it seems to get them out would be to cut them... but he WILL NOT let me cut them... so... is there anything I can use to soften them and then comb them out? let me know please!!

***Rivsky*** · 03-26-2008, 02:27 PM

I use some eye wipes when River gets crusty bits stuck in the corner of his eyes - ususally bits of sand or dirt. They have just enough moisture to soften them up a bit and you can wipe them off at the same time. Otherwise have you tried washing with plain water?

tress · 03-27-2008, 11:55 AM

i've tried plain water... and it didn't work... i tried combing them out, too... but we both just get frustrated and he freaks out if scissors are anywhere near his face

***dogs4life*** · 03-27-2008, 12:18 PM

I second Rivsky's method, if you can try a warm wet washcloth and hold it there to soften it, then try to gently wipe off. If it's really eye boogers then it will come off with just warm water. Good luck.

gaddylovesdogs · 04-22-2008, 11:54 AM

They may be tear stains. If they're eye boogers, they should just wipe away. To prevent them getting all crusty, when he's groomed have his face gently shaved. That way the hair doesn't get long enough for the boogers to get all matted and crusty.

Marty_McFly · 10-22-2008, 03:46 PM

I've got a Bulldog and i definatey understand. I've been told that witch hazel does wonders for tear stains! Marty my bulldog doesn't have any, but that is just because i'm OCD about cleaning his little wrinkles every day! Good luck!!!

03-26-2008, 11:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
tress Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Currently between locations! Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	Eye Bugers!! YUCK! I have a yorkie... he gets eye bugers or something... tears maybe? anyway... they're all crusted up under his eyes... the only way it seems to get them out would be to cut them... but he WILL NOT let me cut them... so... is there anything I can use to soften them and then comb them out? let me know please!!

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*Rivsky* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Australia Posts: 3,774 Blog Entries: 6 Rep Power: 141	I use some eye wipes when River gets crusty bits stuck in the corner of his eyes - ususally bits of sand or dirt. They have just enough moisture to soften them up a bit and you can wipe them off at the same time. Otherwise have you tried washing with plain water?
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*dogs4life* I'm Crunchy Admin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 1,951 Blog Entries: 11 Rep Power: 101	I second Rivsky's method, if you can try a warm wet washcloth and hold it there to soften it, then try to gently wipe off. If it's really eye boogers then it will come off with just warm water. Good luck.
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gaddylovesdogs don't have a cow! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 153	They may be tear stains. If they're eye boogers, they should just wipe away. To prevent them getting all crusty, when he's groomed have his face gently shaved. That way the hair doesn't get long enough for the boogers to get all matted and crusty.
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Marty_McFly Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 130 Rep Power: 10	I've got a Bulldog and i definatey understand. I've been told that witch hazel does wonders for tear stains! Marty my bulldog doesn't have any, but that is just because i'm OCD about cleaning his little wrinkles every day! Good luck!!!
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03-27-2008, 11:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
tress Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Currently between locations! Posts: 29 Rep Power: 0	i've tried plain water... and it didn't work... i tried combing them out, too... but we both just get frustrated and he freaks out if scissors are anywhere near his face

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