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**Cosy** · 09-08-2010, 02:45 AM

Tylan has always worked for my maltese over the years, but I do know they had no underlying causes other than bacteria from teething and a wet face. I imagine if the duct is clogged or closed Tylan would not do anything.
If it's food allergy then that has to be changed for results.

**princessre** · 09-08-2010, 09:51 AM

Ask your vet if it is okay to give 1/8 of a tsp per day for 10 days?

I know of dogs that went on Tylan that it didn't work on when it was a lower dosage. When they went on a higher dosage, it worked the second time. And it was good because they didn't have to keep trying multiple courses.

**uniquelovdolce** · 09-08-2010, 10:01 AM

julee dont have any advice but ive missed u ..

**edelweiss** · 09-08-2010, 10:04 AM

I took Kitzi to a great specialist here for an unrelated eye issue and she was extremely knowledgeable. She diagnosed his problem that I went about and she also informed me that he has "increased palpebral fissure---loose eyelids." She also told me that apparently w/the breeding toward smaller, shorter faces some of the dogs faces are so small that the eyes actually bulge out more----HIS DON'T---but I have seen photos of some of the dogs from Asia where this is more prominent.
She suggested that we do 21 days of tetracycline when we are ready. She informed me that the recent tests validate that one can begin before the 6 months (they used to believe that tetracycline would cause the enamel to yellow). Since the tearing would continue until the teeth are in starting earlier would not necessarily be productive.
I hope you find some good solution---patent it if you do! and send me the first dose! I will pay.

**silverhaven** · 09-08-2010, 12:12 PM

Lola has no tear ducts, according to my vet. She hasn't seen a specialist yet, but I am not having that much of a problem. She gets a wet face because she isn't draining, but mainly in walks and such, and the wet face makes her hair look more stained than it is.

When we moved to our new place she got very stained. Tetracyline cleared that up and we are now back to pretty much just a wet face again. The picture of her below is how she looks after a full bath with a bit of cornstarch applied, so really not bad at all. She is on filtered water and some buttermilk powder every day.

**nekkidfish** · 09-08-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by uniquelovdolce

julee dont have any advice but ive missed u ..

Awwwww .... you're so sweet!

Thanks to everyone for your input and advice. I really look forward to what Dr. Berg says on Friday!

HUGz! Jules

**FortheloveofBuckeye** · 09-17-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by silverhaven

Lola has no tear ducts, according to my vet. She hasn't seen a specialist yet, but I am not having that much of a problem. She gets a wet face because she isn't draining, but mainly in walks and such, and the wet face makes her hair look more stained than it is.

When we moved to our new place she got very stained. Tetracyline cleared that up and we are now back to pretty much just a wet face again. The picture of her below is how she looks after a full bath with a bit of cornstarch applied, so really not bad at all. She is on filtered water and some buttermilk powder every day.

Hello...just curious..what does the Buttermilk do? I've heard something about that before but can't recall what exactly. Thanks!

**FortheloveofBuckeye** · 09-17-2010, 02:05 PM

Hello all,

Haven't been on for a while but I hope everyone is doing well.

I am perplexed about something and would welcome any advice...Buckeye has always had a little staining -it greatly improved eventually after we got him and began feeding him quality food, filtered water, stainless steel bowls, etc. So he's been fine until recently...over the past few weeks his staining has gotten bad, worse then before. I'm baffled because I can't figure out why. I haven't changed anything as far as diet, etc. The only change we've made is potty training him to go outside, which he's been doing for about 3 months now...when he goes out, he sniffs all around the grass, shrubs, eats things that I don't even know (I'll catch him chewing), he eats the grass, etc., so I'm thinking maybe that's it...what else can it be?! I'm so lost for an answer other than that, because again, I've changed nothing major with him. He goes to the vet tomorrow so I'm going to discuss with her. I'm really disappointed because he stains were very light and you could barely tell he had them.

**FortheloveofBuckeye** · 09-17-2010, 02:07 PM

Oh, forgot to mention...even one of his paws are stained and he's never had that issue....

**mysugarbears** · 09-17-2010, 02:25 PM

It sounds like he has allergies since it started when he started going outside. I would talk to your vet about some allergy medicine and i would also wipe down his feet and body every time he comes in from outside. I hope that helps.

09-08-2010, 02:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
Cosy Maltese Guru Name: Brit Dog's Name: Cosy from Bonnie's Angel Maltese Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: I live in Cowboy country :) Posts: 13,390	Tylan has always worked for my maltese over the years, but I do know they had no underlying causes other than bacteria from teething and a wet face. I imagine if the duct is clogged or closed Tylan would not do anything. If it's food allergy then that has to be changed for results. __________________ Please buy from reputable exhibitor breeders or Rescue.

09-08-2010, 09:51 AM	#12 (permalink)
princessre Maltese Guru Dog's Name: Puppy and Beegee Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,915	Ask your vet if it is okay to give 1/8 of a tsp per day for 10 days? I know of dogs that went on Tylan that it didn't work on when it was a lower dosage. When they went on a higher dosage, it worked the second time. And it was good because they didn't have to keep trying multiple courses. __________________

09-08-2010, 10:01 AM	#13 (permalink)
uniquelovdolce Maltese Guru Name: liza Dog's Name: dolce Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: bx, ny Posts: 5,633	julee dont have any advice but ive missed u .. __________________ UNIQUE DOLCE " my little dog - a heartbeat at my feet "

09-08-2010, 10:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
edelweiss Maltese Guru Name: sandi Dog's Name: Kitzel & Lisel Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,518	I took Kitzi to a great specialist here for an unrelated eye issue and she was extremely knowledgeable. She diagnosed his problem that I went about and she also informed me that he has "increased palpebral fissure---loose eyelids." She also told me that apparently w/the breeding toward smaller, shorter faces some of the dogs faces are so small that the eyes actually bulge out more----HIS DON'T---but I have seen photos of some of the dogs from Asia where this is more prominent. She suggested that we do 21 days of tetracycline when we are ready. She informed me that the recent tests validate that one can begin before the 6 months (they used to believe that tetracycline would cause the enamel to yellow). Since the tearing would continue until the teeth are in starting earlier would not necessarily be productive. I hope you find some good solution---patent it if you do! and send me the first dose! I will pay. __________________ Qui me amat, amet et canem meum. (Who loves me will love my dog also.), - St. Bernard "Life without a maltese is like summer without ice-cream." - (not) St. Edelweiss

09-08-2010, 12:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
silverhaven Maltese Guru Name: Maureen Dog's Name: Cherry Lola, (Bonnies Angels) Penny Lane, (Spunsilk) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 3,439	Lola has no tear ducts, according to my vet. She hasn't seen a specialist yet, but I am not having that much of a problem. She gets a wet face because she isn't draining, but mainly in walks and such, and the wet face makes her hair look more stained than it is. When we moved to our new place she got very stained. Tetracyline cleared that up and we are now back to pretty much just a wet face again. The picture of her below is how she looks after a full bath with a bit of cornstarch applied, so really not bad at all. She is on filtered water and some buttermilk powder every day. __________________

09-17-2010, 02:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
FortheloveofBuckeye Member Name: Darla Dog's Name: Buckeye Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 90	Hello all, Haven't been on for a while but I hope everyone is doing well. I am perplexed about something and would welcome any advice...Buckeye has always had a little staining -it greatly improved eventually after we got him and began feeding him quality food, filtered water, stainless steel bowls, etc. So he's been fine until recently...over the past few weeks his staining has gotten bad, worse then before. I'm baffled because I can't figure out why. I haven't changed anything as far as diet, etc. The only change we've made is potty training him to go outside, which he's been doing for about 3 months now...when he goes out, he sniffs all around the grass, shrubs, eats things that I don't even know (I'll catch him chewing), he eats the grass, etc., so I'm thinking maybe that's it...what else can it be?! I'm so lost for an answer other than that, because again, I've changed nothing major with him. He goes to the vet tomorrow so I'm going to discuss with her. I'm really disappointed because he stains were very light and you could barely tell he had them. __________________ Buckeye's Mommy Loving him with all my .

09-17-2010, 02:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
FortheloveofBuckeye Member Name: Darla Dog's Name: Buckeye Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 90	Oh, forgot to mention...even one of his paws are stained and he's never had that issue.... __________________ Buckeye's Mommy Loving him with all my .

09-17-2010, 02:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
mysugarbears Maltese Guru Name: Debbie Dog's Name: Chloe, Riley, Noelle, Reese and Kelly Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 6,497	It sounds like he has allergies since it started when he started going outside. I would talk to your vet about some allergy medicine and i would also wipe down his feet and body every time he comes in from outside. I hope that helps. __________________ The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him, and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too. -- Samuel Butler

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