These are carried by the fleas. Ear mites can cause severe ear infections and as a result tear staining. Fleas require a pro-active approach to keep under control. Before attempting to remove the tear staining from a dog's face, it is most important to have eliminated the source of the staining. Otherwise it will just come back and many times it will be worse than before.
The definition of an artifact is something made by humans and often is a primitive tool, structure, or part of a functional item. An example of an artifact would be a cooking pot found by archaeologists that Ancient Romans might have used. any object made by human work; esp., a simple or primitive tool, weapon, vessel, etc.
Full Definition of RELIQUARY. : a container or shrine in which sacred relics are kept. See reliquary defined for English-language learners.See reliquary defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT. a container that is used to hold holy objects (called relics).