3.8(3,300)Amazon rating$17.97400+ bought last month
Our verdict
NaturVet Tear Stain Plus Lutein is a soft chew supplement built around cranberry extract, marshmallow root, and Oregon grape root, aimed at daily tear stain support, though its 3.8 star average is the lowest in this batch of eye care products.
Owners looking for a daily soft chew supplement to help support tear stain reduction alongside regular eye area cleaning.
Skip if
You want a topical wash or wipe for immediate visible cleanup, since this is a supplement chew that works over time rather than an instant fix.
Form Soft Chews
Flavor Some Flavor
Best for Indoor
Breed size Medium
Weight 154 Grams
Our scorecard
3.8/5overall
Owner rating3.8/5
3.8 average across 3,300 owner ratings
Popularity3.8/5
3,300 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This 70 count soft chew formula is built around cranberry extract, marshmallow root, and Oregon grape root, ingredients commonly used in tear stain support supplements. It's sized for medium breed dogs and is meant to be given daily as part of an ongoing routine rather than applied directly to the eye area.", 'Unlike the wipes and washes elsewhere in this category, this is an ingestible chew, so results depend on consistent daily use over time rather than an immediate visible change. It may help support a reduction in staining, but it should not be expected to eliminate an underlying medical cause of excess tearing.', "At $17.97 for 70 chews, it's mid-priced for the category. With about 3,300 reviews and a 3.8 star average, it has a mixed reputation compared to some of the higher-rated washes and wipes in this lineup, so it's worth pairing with realistic expectations."]
Pros
Formulated with recognizable tear stain support ingredients like cranberry extract and Oregon grape root
Soft chew format is easy to give as a daily treat
70 count supply offers a decent-length routine before repurchasing
Sized specifically for medium breed dogs
Cons
Lowest rating in this group at 3.8 stars
Works gradually as a supplement, not as an immediate topical cleanup
Not a substitute for identifying and addressing the underlying cause of tear staining
Specifications
Form
Soft Chews
Flavor
Some Flavor
Best for
Indoor
Breed size
Medium
Weight
154 Grams
Performance notes
As a soft chew rather than a topical product, this formula is designed to be worked into a daily routine, with the cranberry, marshmallow root, and Oregon grape root ingredients intended to support tear stain reduction from the inside rather than wipe away existing stains. Because it's a supplement, it may help support the issue but is not formulated to cure or treat an underlying medical cause, and a vet should be consulted if tearing is excessive or sudden.
What buyers say
With about 3,300 reviews and a 3.8 star average, this chew has a more mixed reception than the topical washes and wipes in this category, suggesting results vary more from dog to dog with an ingestible supplement.
How long does it take to see results from a tear stain chew?
Ingestible supplements like this one are meant to be given daily over time, so any change in staining typically shows up gradually rather than after a single dose.
Is this meant to replace wiping or cleaning the eye area?
No, it's a supplement chew designed to support tear stain reduction over time. Pairing it with regular gentle cleaning of the eye area is still a good idea.
Can this cure the cause of my dog's tear staining?
No, it's formulated to help support a reduction in staining, not to cure or treat an underlying medical cause. If staining is sudden or severe, a vet visit is the right step.
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