Optimex® Features

• Promoted to reduce tear stains under eyes, around mouth and feet
• Claims it reduces stains by activating natural immunity
• Available from a veterinarian
• Does not claim the product is intended for all dog breeds
• Retail price $77.99
• Contains Tylosin *Potentially risky ingredient†

Is Optimex® a Smart Choice?

Optimex® is promoted to reduce the appearance of tear stains on the feet, mouth and eye area. According to third party information, Optimex® is intended to reduce staining by activating your dogs natural immunity against bacteria that makes stains.

It appears that Optimex® contains Tylosin, an ingredient that can be potentially dangerous†. It has even been banned by the FDA and foreign countries. Many pet health products do not contain the ingredient Tylosin. These products that are Tylosin-Free are recommended for use. Find some of these options on the grid below.

Optimex® is sold for over $70 on third party websites. This is expensive when some products can be purchased for less than $50 and contain less invasive ingredients. This formula is veterinarian recommended. There is no information claiming that this product is suitable for all dog breeds.

Optimex® Details

Instructions & Ingredients

• 1 to 3 Months Use the recommended daily dose
• 3 to 6 Months Use daily dose every other day
• After 6 Months Use daily dose twice a week

Note: If stains reappear, double the daily dose for 30 days.

• Up to 3 Months of Age 1/8 Tsp Daily
• Pets 2 to 5 lbs 1/4 Tsp Daily
• Pets 5 to 8 lbs 1/2 Tsp Daily
• Pets 8 to 12 lbs 3/4 Tsp Daily
• Pets 12 lbs and up 1 Tsp Daily

*Refrigerate after opening.

Beef Liver Powder (Argentine, Low Heat, Desiccated) from healthy grass fed and steroid-free Argentine beef; Active ingredient: Tylosin as Tartrate BP (Veterinary use) up to 692,000 units/teaspoon. Vitamins A,D,K, and E; the entire B-Complex, Vit.C, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Chromium, Selenium, Molybdenum, Cobalt, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium and Calcium

Optimex® Results

It can take anywhere from 2 days to 6 weeks for results to appear. Some pets respond immediately, while others may take a little time for the medicine to build up in their system.

Cons on Optimex®

This formula appears to sue the dangerous ingredient Tylosin. This is not a safe ingredient to use on dogs or cats. Continuous use can promote immunity to the ingredient and can also cause side effects. The FDA is regulating formulas using this ingredient and even banning them.

Other then this formula not containing quality ingredients, we are also concerned about this formula not claiming its effective on all breeds. You can find other formulas that are intended for all breeds of dogs and even cats by seeing the list of products below.

This tear stain supplement is also expensive retailing for over $70 online. There are some tear stain supplements that cost less than $%0 and can offer visible improvements without the use of Tylosin.

Optimex® Conclusion

According to the manufacturer, Optimex® may take 2 days to 6 weeks to offer visible results. There are many products on the market that may offer visible results in 2-8 weeks of continuous use. Optimex® contains Tylosin, an ingredient that can promote negative harmful side effects†. To see how Optimex® compares to products that retail for under $50, please review the grid below.