Keep Your Bichon Tear-Stain Free with Clean, Filtered Water
If you’re a proud Bichon Frise parent, you know how adorable those fluffy white faces and big dark eyes are. But many Bichon families struggle with tear stains—those reddish-brown streaks that form under the eyes. Not only can they take away from your pup’s bright expression, but they can also signal irritation or imbalance in their environment.
The good news is that one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce tear stains is also one of the healthiest: giving your Bichon filtered water instead of tap water.
Why Tap Water Contributes to Tear Stains
Most city and well water contains a variety of minerals, additives, and chemicals such as:
Iron
Magnesium
Copper
Chlorine
Fluoride
While safe for humans, these can contribute to staining in dogs with light-colored coats—especially Bichons. The minerals are excreted through tears and saliva, which oxidize and cause that rusty color under the eyes.
The Solution: Fresh, Filtered Water Every Day
Switching from tap to filtered water can make a huge difference in your Bichon’s tear stain problem. Filtered water:
Removes excess minerals and chemicals
Tastes better, encouraging your pup to drink more
Helps keep their coat bright and white
Just like humans notice a difference in taste and health benefits, your Bichon will too.
Why We Recommend APEC Water Filters
Not all filters are created equal. Many pitchers and basic faucet filters reduce only chlorine taste and odor, but they don’t remove the minerals that cause staining.
That’s why we recommend the APEC Reverse Osmosis Under-Sink Filter. APEC is one of the most trusted names in water filtration, and their systems are designed to:
Remove up to 99% of contaminants, including iron, copper, chlorine, and fluoride
Provide fresh, clean, great-tasting water straight from your tap
Deliver long-term savings compared to buying bottled water
With an APEC filter, you’re not only protecting your Bichon’s coat—you’re also giving your whole family healthier drinking water.
Additional Tear Stain Care Tips
While filtered water is the foundation, you can boost results by:
Wiping your Bichon’s eyes daily with a soft cloth
Keeping facial hair neatly trimmed around the eyes
Feeding a high-quality, natural diet free of artificial additives
✨ Final Thought:
Tear stains don’t have to be part of your Bichon’s life. With a simple switch to filtered water from an APEC system, you’ll support their health inside and out—and enjoy that clean, fluffy, stain-free face every day.