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Best Dog Food for Tear Stains
If your dog has reddish-brown streaks under their eyes, you’re not alone, tear stains are common, but they don’t have to be permanent. While grooming and cleaning help, the food in your dog’s bowl plays a big role in controlling tear stains naturally. At Ollie, we make fresh, limited ingredient meals that avoid common triggers and support clearer eyes and healthier skin from the inside out.
Why Dogs Get Tear Stains
Tear stains happen when excess tears spill out and mix with natural bacteria and yeast on your dog’s fur. Certain breeds—like Maltese, Shih Tzus, Poodles, and Bichons—are more prone to them because of their eye shape and white coats. But food can make stains worse too.
Common Causes of Tear Stains:
Diets high in fillers or artificial additives
Hidden food sensitivities or allergies
Excess yeast growth fueled by poor-quality food
Inflammation that causes excess tearing
Minerals and toxins that your dog’s body struggles to process
Switching to a clean, limited ingredient diet helps tackle tear stains at the source by supporting healthy tear ducts, balanced gut bacteria, and clearer skin.
How Ollie Supports Clearer Eyes Naturally
Some foods are full of low-quality ingredients that can trigger watery eyes, inflammation, and yeast, making tear stains worse. Ollie does things differently with real, gently cooked recipes that help reduce the root causes of tear staining.
Limited Ingredient Recipes – Fewer ingredients mean fewer chances for irritation or allergies that cause excess tearing
No Artificial Additives or Fillers – We skip dyes, preservatives, and junk that can stress your dog’s system
Gentle Proteins and Veggies – Real meat, pumpkin, spinach, and carrots help keep inflammation low and support gut health
Moisture-Rich Meals – Hydration helps keep tears flowing properly and flushes away irritants naturally
A fresh, balanced diet is one of the easiest ways to help clear up tear stains over time, without harsh wipes or chemicals.
Tear Stains by the Numbers
Low-quality fillers, by-products, and hidden allergens can cause watery eyes and overactive tear ducts.
Short snouts and shallow eye sockets make certain dogs more likely to develop tear stains.
Sugary fillers and starchy carbs can feed the bacteria that darken tear stains.
Fresh, whole foods help control yeast and reduce inflammation that causes tears to spill over.
Low-quality fillers, by-products, and hidden allergens can cause watery eyes and overactive tear ducts.
Short snouts and shallow eye sockets make certain dogs more likely to develop tear stains.
Sugary fillers and starchy carbs can feed the bacteria that darken tear stains.
Fresh, whole foods help control yeast and reduce inflammation that causes tears to spill over.
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Ollie Makes Tear Stain
Support Simple
You don’t have to rely on daily wipes or expensive treatments to manage tear stains. Ollie recipes help you get to the root cause, supporting healthy eyes, skin, and gut balance with every bowl.
FRESH, REAL INGREDIENTS
We skip fillers that fuel inflammation and choose clean proteins and veggies.
PORTIONED FOR YOUR PUP'S UNIQUE NEEDS
Proper nutrition supports hydration, a healthy coat, and balanced tears.
NO CHEAP ADDITIVES
No artificial colors, preservatives, or heavy minerals that can build up and stain fur.
DELIVERED FRESH, ALWAYS
Mealtime is easy with ready-to-serve meals that keep your dog looking and feeling their best.
Ollie Has Helped Dogs Get Clearer Eyes Naturally
Pet parents see the difference when they ditch mystery kibble. Many report less staining, calmer eyes, and softer, whiter fur within a few weeks of switching to Ollie.
The hair on his ears grew back
Bane, German ShepherdBane is the typical GSD with lots of allergies. His got so bad that his ears were losing hair! On top of that, he was underweight because getting him to eat was a dancing act. He was so picky and I had to hand-feed him to get him to eat. Now he is drooling and prancing around waiting for his food and is so happy to eat it and his coat/ears are so thick and full.
The best food for my dog!
Bear, French BulldogBear is the sweetest French Bulldog who has some pretty serious food intolerances/allergies. He was suffering from hair loss, skin lesions, bad odor, lethargy, and discharge from his ears from other foods we tried to feed him. Thank goodness your turkey recipe was just perfect for him. He absolutely loves it and he is looking and feeling amazing now!
Her wounds from scratching finally healed
Suzie, LabradorBefore, Suzie would get open wounds from scratching and biting her paws. Nothing worked - cones, meds, creams, sprays. After four vet trips, they suggested maybe her cancer (removed a couple of years prior) had returned. After four days of eating Ollie, a wound she had about three months started to heal and has had NO recurrences since!
I'm so grateful to Ollie for figuring it out for me!
Happy Boy and Summer, Swedish CalhounsMy dogs had bad skin allergies and I even went to UC Davis to get them tested. They said it was an atypical allergy and couldn't figure out why. They used to vomit and get bad allergies from The Farmer's Dog and it all stopped with Ollie. Now they get so excited when I put their food down, I have to push them away so they don't eat too fast!
Our Best Recipes for Dogs with Tear Stains
Our limited ingredient meals keep it simple—high-quality meat, gentle veggies, and zero hidden junk. This clean approach supports healthy skin, good digestion, and clear, bright eyes naturally.
SENSITIVE-BELLIES
Chicken Dish with Carrots
Our Chicken Dish with Carrots recipe is great for poultry-loving pups who appreciate classic flavors and gentle white-meat proteins. Chicken, carrots, and rice are a gentle, yet satisfying combination for dogs with sensitive stomachs, or picky palates.
VITAMIN-RICH
Beef Dish with Sweet Potatoes
This recipe combines hearty, flavorful prime-cut beef with bright orange sweet potatoes for a satisfying stick-to-their-ribs dining experience. High in protein and fiber, this makes it a popular choice for pups of all ages.
ALLERGY-FRIENDLY
Turkey Dish with Blueberries
A great protein for dogs with sensitive stomachs or digestive issues, which can be the cause of picky eating. Added blueberries, carrots, and kale deliver a powerful punch of immune-boosting antioxidants and flavor.
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