Do dogs shed tears?

Do dogs cry real tears? Depending on the breed, your dog can absolutely shed moisture from his or her eyes; however, that may not necessarily be emotional crying. read more

Dogs use these tear ducts specifically to drain moisture into the mouth and throat of the dog; however, these ducts can also become blocked, which leads to tears actually flowing out of the eyes and down the cheeks. read more

Other dogs actually may shed a few tears but it's not from emotions as we know them. Yes, dogs are sympathetic creatures who share our joys and sorrows but emotional crying is usually an action associated with humans. read more

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: Allergies Just like with humans, allergies can cause a dog’s eyes to water. Dogs can be allergic to a number of things, including pollen, dust, dander, smoke, or food ingredients. read more