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Jul 29
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“Dogs can’t cry” this is what skeptics will always say. Dogs being animals have no emotions thus they are not capable of crying and shedding tears. Dogs are wonderful animals and it would not be surprising for anyone that had a dog for a pet to want to get another one. Although owners form a strong bond with the pet it is common to get another dog if the pet is gone. Dogs are the most loved and pampered pets. Because the pet is constantly cuddled and petted, owners can see if the pet is really crying. Tearfalls would be absorbed by the fur thus it would be difficult to see if the dog is really crying but a discerning pet parent would know if something is wrong with the pet.
Dogs have tear glands and tear ducts and tearing would be a normal bodily function. Dogs with light colored coats would have tear stains on the face, a sign that the dog really does shed tears. Aside from lubricating the eyes, tears also have the important function of flushing out foreign objects on the eyes
Although the tear fall may not be seen, it is possible to see the dog’s eyes brimming with tears. Another sigh that the dog can cry are the tear stains on the face. However, scientists explain the tears to be caused by a foreign object on the eyes or caused by a medical concern. Excessive tearing can be caused by a clogged tear duct. Dogs can shed tears but they have no ability to cry because they do not have emotions.
Naturally, dog lovers would have a different view. People that have formed strong ties with their pets would aver that dogs have developed many human-like qualities. Dogs are said to have developed many human-like behaviors after long years of association with humans.
Man’s best friends form strong associations with their masters. Stories have been told about dogs that have deeply mourned the passing away of the master. After the death of the master, the dog would howl, whine and cry. The pitiful sounds a lamenting dog makes would be heartrending to the other members of the family.
Whether the dog has the ability to feel emotions and to cry when they are sad, or whether dogs can’t shed emotional tears, it would still be the responsibility of the dog owner to see what is wrong with the pet. The crying of the dog may not be a sign of loneliness but a symptom that all is not well with its health.
You now know if dogs can cry. But do you know why dogs cry at night and why they may cry when caged? At Sarah’s Dogs you can learn more about this and many other interesting dog behaviours.
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