I. The real reason why dogs cry

As we all know, dogs are emotional animals and we can feel how much it likes us and how loyal they will be to us. However, knowing that dogs have such emotions alone no longer satisfies the curiosity of dog owners, so they come to ask Xiao Mengjun, do dogs cry?

1銆丏oes the dog cry? And will not
Can dogs cry? What a good question. But the truth is, although dogs can feel sad, they actually, do not cry like humans. In other words, their sad emotions, will not trigger tears. Humans are the only animals on the planet that shed tears because of their emotional state.

We can break this big question down into smaller questions: Do dogs shed tears? Do dogs cry in other ways? If a dog doesn't cry, how does it express sadness?

2, can dogs cry? Don't be confused by its tear stains
Dogs do have tear stains, these substances serve to keep the eyes comfortable and free of debris, to drain the liquid back into the throat and nose area, rather than overflowing (tears), if the dog tears, may need to go to check the next. And in general, tear stains in dogs can occur for the following reasons.

Dog allergies; dogs can be allergic to many things, including pollen, dust, dander, smoke, or food ingredients, and when they are allergic they can become tearful, just like humans.

Blocked tear ducts; if your dog's tear ducts are blocked, then a discharge called overflowing tears may come out of the dog's eyes, and the area around the dog's eyes will be moist.

Getting sand or eyelashes; if you notice that your dog is scratching his eyes, it could be sand in the eyes or eyelashes.

Infection; if your dog's tears are yellow or bloody, rather than clear, this could be a sign that your dog has an eye infection.

Corneal injury, if an active dog, he may be prone to rough play with dogs or cats, and walking through thick brush, could be the cause of corneal abrasions.

If you notice that your dog's eyes are watering, take a closer look and make sure there is nothing on the surface of the eyes. If your dog has been "tearing up" for a while, it is recommended that you take your dog to the doctor.

3, the dog will wail to express pain and sadness
So back to the question above, if the dog's tears are not real tears, not real sadness, then how do they express sadness and pain?

They will also express painful feelings in an obvious way, that is, they will cry like puppies to get nourishment, comfort, and security. In addition to puppies, dogs also wail or whimper when they feel separated from their owners or companions, which is a clear sign that they are expressing sadness.

Although dogs can also feel a range of emotions, they are usually reacting to their surroundings and impulses, rather than experiencing strong emotions followed by outbursts, as humans do. Therefore, timely observation of the dog's behavioral characteristics can detect abnormal ones. Another example is that if dogs see their owners suffer some form of physical harm, they will make unusual and unique barks to express help, sadness, etc.

So, dogs don't cry and don't be confused by their tears, but just because a dog doesn't cry doesn't mean that the dog doesn't love us and won't grieve for us, rather, the dog will express its sadness and pain in other forms and it will still be that little cutie that will only stand up for our lives.

II. Dogs and humans may not share the same grief and will behave differently when they are sad

Dogs sometimes feel sad, and dogs sometimes shed tears, but there is not necessarily a necessary connection between the two.

If you've ever reprimanded your dog hard, ever accidentally stepped on his tail, or turned to look him in the eye when you left the house, you'll easily notice that the dog will show a state of unhappiness, but he won't necessarily cry.

Dogs do experience a wide range of emotions, such as happiness, frustration, love, boredom, joy, sadness, and so on. They have ways to express each of these feelings, perhaps through different barks, perhaps through some specific body language, but not necessarily crying.

Fundamentally, dogs and humans express sadness in different ways. We always like to look at dogs through an "anthropomorphic lens," which, while interesting, does not lead to real answers.

Dogs are not as complex as humans, especially when it comes to emotions.

What makes a dog sad?
Many things make a dog feel sad, which can be caused by a variety of emotions such as pain, loneliness, and loss.

Most dog grief is short-lived, but some dogs can experience long-lasting sadness. For example, in the most famous "faithful dog" story, his master died, but he spent his life in grief, just waiting for his master to come home.

Dogs can feel sad about what they are going through, but that is only one reason.

When the owner feels sad, the dog will usually express sadness, even if it does not know why you are sad.

This is a very interesting phenomenon, dogs seem to feel our emotions, can observe changes in human facial expressions, and can even feel our health status.

Although a dog can't understand and express sadness like a human, it can indeed experience such feelings.

What does it mean when a dog sheds tears?
People seem to be the only creatures that cry from emotion; dogs are not.

But sometimes, we do notice that dogs shed tears, and it looks like they are sad. So, what do the tears of dogs represent?

Like people, dogs' eyes produce tears, and these tears keep their eyes clean and just the right amount of wetness. However, the structure of canines' tear glands is still different from that of humans, and they send teams back to the dog's eyes instead of letting them run all over their faces. This is why we often see dogs full of tears, but rarely see them with tears running down their faces.

Excessive tears may indicate certain diseases, such as allergies, foreign bodies in the eyes, eye injuries, etc.

How do dogs express sadness?
Since we are already discussing the question "Do dogs cry?" you may also be curious about how dogs express sadness.

Most commonly, dogs express sadness through the sound of barking. This barking is usually different from the barking you normally hear.
Sometimes dogs also appear to tremble, which often happens when they experience a reprimand.
Some dogs will hide because of their sadness, and they will find a safe place to calm down and cool off on their own.
Sometimes they will also choose to ignore you, refuse to make eye contact with you, disobey your commands, and turn their backs on you.
Some dogs need more comfort from their owners when they are sad, and it will show that they need you more.
Do dogs cry? Dogs may not share the same grief as humans and will behave differently when they are sad
Dogs do shed tears, but that doesn't mean they are sad. Instead, dogs may exhibit other behaviors that are more common when they are sad than tears. If you find that your dog is tearing up a lot, it may be related to an eye condition that you need to pay more attention to.