Do dogs cry?

From a scientific point of view, dogs cannot cry. The tears we see in dogs are usually caused by other pathological factors.

Why do dogs shed tears?

1. Eye irritation
There are many reasons that can irritate a dog’s eyes. For example, when bathing, water from the bath liquid flows into the eyes; going out When playing, the eyes are pricked by grass or other things; or smelling an irritating smell will make the dog always shed tears. However, this condition usually resolves without treatment. After the dog's eyes are flushed with a large amount of tears, the things that irritate the eyes will be discharged.

2. Trichiasis problem
Some dog breeds are born with trichiasis. It may not be obvious when they are young. As the dog grows older, it may not be obvious. The older I get, the more obvious my tears become. Trichiasis means that the dog's eyelashes do not grow along the outside of the eye, but one or two grow into the eye, which always irritates the eyeballs and causes constant tears. This situation needs to be treated through surgery. After the surgery, the problem of dogs always crying can be completely solved.

3. Eye inflammation
There are many reasons for dog eye inflammation. When the dog’s eyes continue to shed tears and the eyes become red, the area around the eyes Swelling indicates inflammation of your dog's eyes. We can treat it with eye drops.

4. Nasolacrimal duct obstruction and ear problems
Dogs, like people, have internally connected organs in their heads. After ear infection It will stimulate the secretion of lacrimal glands;
The nasolacrimal duct will be infected and become inflamed and swollen, which will cause the entire duct to be completely blocked or incompletely blocked. As a result, tears will not be discharged from the nasolacrimal duct normally and will naturally flow out. overflow.

5. Dietary problems
Eating meat or too much offal is similar to people suffering from internal heat, but with more tears and eye mucus. Too many situations. If you find that your dog’s eyes are always dirty and teary, and there is no other physical discomfort, you should reflect on whether you have been feeding your dog too well recently.