At some point you may have looked down at your dog and noticed watery eyes. It’s easy to assume that the dog is crying, but those tears are actually caused by something other than emotions.We know that dogs can sense our emotions, and we know they are capable of grief, but can they cry real, emotional tears?Dogs are compassionate and sensitive animals. When we’re happy,
there they are to wag their tails and share the joy. When we’re feeling blue, there they are to offer a warm cuddle and share the sadness. They are our friends, through and through.
But, while humans can cry for emotional reasons, dogs cannot. So what exactly are they doing instead of being overcome with emotion?Like humans,
dogs have tear ducts to help keep their eyes functioning properly. However, a dog’s tear ducts drain the liquid back towards the throat and nose area instead of spilling out.
So if a dog looks like he’s crying, there might be something wrong that you need to get checked out by a veterinarian.Here are some common causes of tears in dogs:
