Dogs show their emotions in various ways, like wagging their tails and comforting us when we’re down. But what about tears? Image: Nuno Silva/PEXELS
Doggy Emotions: Do dogs shed crocodile tears?
Pet owners often wonder about their pets’ emotions. Specifically dogs and dog tears. So, are they REALLY sad or is it all unrelated?
Dogs show their emotions in various ways, like wagging their tails and comforting us when we’re down. But what about tears? Image: Nuno Silva/PEXELS
As pet owners, we often wonder about the emotions our companions feel.
Dogs show their emotions in various ways, like wagging their tails and comforting us when we’re down.
However, dogs don’t cry emotional tears as humans do.
However, they may shed tears for reasons different from our emotional tears.
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Why do dogs cry?
Excessive tearing in dogs can be caused by either excessive tear production or insufficient drainage.
They can also shed tears in response to discomfort or irritation, like a foreign body in their eye.
Short-nosed dog breeds like Shih-Tzus, Pekingese, and Pugs are prone to excessive tearing due to their shallow eye sockets or irritation from eyelashes or skin folds around the eyes.
The increased tears help protect the eye and flush out the irritant, but it’s a physical response rather than an emotional one.
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So,
How do they show emotion?
So we’ve established dog tears aren’t what they seem – so how do our puppies show emotion? Because they do.
They can feel happiness, sadness, fear, and anxiety.
Unhappy or upset, dogs may start whining, whimpering, or hiding.
They may also become less active and show reduced interest in activities they typically enjoy, such as eating treats or chasing squirrels.
Every dog is different. So get to know your dog and how they show emotion.
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This article was compiled with the help of Artificial Intelligence
