Monday, February 9, 2015

Pet tear-stain removers still widely available despite FDA warnings February 9, 2015 | By Arlene Weintraub


The extreme cold gripping the country is likely causing a lot of watery eyes, not just in people, but in dogs, too. In some breeds, excess tearing can result in brownish stains under the eye--a common condition that has prompted several companies to market products meant to erase those marks.
Some of those products contain antibiotics, much to the chagrin of the FDA. Last year, the agency sent warnings to three companies that make products including Angels' Eyes and Angels' Glow, made by a Florida company called Blanc du Blanc, and Pets' Spark, made by Florida-based Petaware. All contain the antibiotic tylosin tartrate, the FDA contends. Another Florida company named I'm a Little Teacup also received a warning. The products may be subject to enforcement actions such as seizures, the FDA said in a statement. More

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