{"product_id":"dogs-first-oculus-prime-for-tear-staining-in-dogs","title":"Oculus Prime | For Tear Staining in Dogs","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCo-Formulated By\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg height=\"36\" width=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/dogsfirst.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/signature-1024x201.png\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cblockquote\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormulated by our friend, Dr. Conor Brady, and made in Ireland, Oculus Prime is a natural supplement containing \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea specially selected blend of sustainably harvested sea plants that are potent anti-inflammatories of the mucosa, reducing water leakage from the eyes - and thus tear staining - by combatting the inflammation that causes it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/blockquote\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Oculus Prime and how does it help?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOculus Prime contains a selected blend of four specific sea plants – 2 green seaweeds, one brown and a little red sea moss – that are known for their anti-inflammatory effects on mucosal membranes. By soothing irritation in the eyes, water flow is reduced. In this way, Oculus Prime works systemically to reduce weepy eyes and tear staining in dogs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat causes tear staining and weepy eyes?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeepy eyes (and the tear staining that results) are common in many dogs, but particularly in smaller, white-coated breeds. As long as we have eliminated the other usual suspects (eye infection \/ something in the eye \/ a structural issue from breeding\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dogsfirst.ie\/health-issues\/weepy-eyes-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eweepy eyes in dogs tend to be a sign of inflammation. This makes sense as most white coated dogs are also know to have more allergies. Weepy eyes are a bit like a smoke alarm going off. Sources of inflammation that you may be able to reduce are:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDry pet food\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePoor quality pet store treats\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChemical parasite control and unnecessary vaccinations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChemicals around the home or in the garden\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePoor quality, highly chlorinated water\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInflammation from pain, disease or allergies - mitigation is key\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe trick is to remove as many of these inflammatory additions as you can and adding anti-inflammatories. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the staining around my dogs eyes?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTears contain many components but of particular concern in the case of tear stains are porforins, a little iron-based compound, giving it the reddish brown color. If you stop the tears, you stop the porforins and their fur should return to it's normal color as it grows out. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"western\" align=\"LEFT\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"LEFT\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA proprietary blend of four sea plants – two green seaweeds, one brown and a red sea moss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"western\" align=\"LEFT\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp class=\"western\" align=\"LEFT\"\u003e300g tub, includes 2g scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosing Instructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e2g (1 Scoop) per 22lbs of body weight\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e2 g scoop equals to 1\/4 tsp\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOculus Prime is a finely ground, green-grey powder. It can be sprinkled right on top of food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1060\/4606\/files\/Feeding_Recommendation_Oculus_Prime_Icon_large.png?v=1513427932\" alt=\"Feeding Recommendation Chart for Oculus Prime\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen should I NOT use Oculus Prime in dogs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eOculus Prime is a blend of seaweed and moss. We recommend you do not use it in conjunction with other seaweed-based products. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOculus Prime is a potent natural anti-inflammatory. We do not recommend you couple it with other anti-inflammatories, natural or from the vet, unless your vet give you the okay.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLastly, Oculus Prime is a source of iodine. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f51f0a;\"\u003eIt is not to be used in dogs with hyperthyroid issues. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f51f0a;\"\u003eIf using any other seaweed products in your pet's diet do not exceed a 5% inclusion ratio of seaweed product to total feed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"QUHC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57405305553228,"sku":null,"price":32.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1936\/5196\/files\/image5.jpg?v=1777433661","url":"https:\/\/dyoyje.shop\/products\/dogs-first-oculus-prime-for-tear-staining-in-dogs","provider":"KressKey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}