{"id":22590,"date":"2022-03-25T11:11:30","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:11:30","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:11:30","slug":"why-is-my-dog-crying-tears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog crying tears?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#Why_is_my_dog_crying_tears\" title=\"Why is my dog crying tears?\">Why is my dog crying tears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_is_tearing\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog is tearing?\">What does it mean when a dog is tearing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dogs_eyes_from_tearing\" title=\"How do I stop my dogs eyes from tearing?\">How do I stop my dogs eyes from tearing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#Why_is_my_dog_crying_actual_tears\" title=\"Why is my dog crying actual tears?\">Why is my dog crying actual tears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#Why_is_my_dogs_eye_watering\" title=\"Why is my dog&#8217;s eye watering?\">Why is my dog&#8217;s eye watering?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#Can_dogs_cry_actual_tears\" title=\"Can dogs cry actual tears?\">Can dogs cry actual tears?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#Why_are_my_dogs_tearing\" title=\"Why are my dogs tearing?\">Why are my dogs tearing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#Is_tearing_normal_for_dogs\" title=\"Is tearing normal for dogs?\">Is tearing normal for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#What_to_do_if_dogs_eye_is_tearing\" title=\"What to do if dogs eye is tearing?\">What to do if dogs eye is tearing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#How_do_I_get_my_dogs_eyes_to_stop_watering\" title=\"How do I get my dogs eyes to stop watering?\">How do I get my dogs eyes to stop watering?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#Why_is_my_dogs_eye_watering_so_much\" title=\"Why is my dogs eye watering so much?\">Why is my dogs eye watering so much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#How_do_you_treat_a_dogs_tearing\" title=\"How do you treat a dog&#8217;s tearing?\">How do you treat a dog&#8217;s tearing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#How_can_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_tear_stains_naturally\" title=\"How can I get rid of my dogs tear stains naturally?\">How can I get rid of my dogs tear stains naturally?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#What_does_it_mean_when_dogs_have_tears_in_their_eyes\" title=\"What does it mean when dogs have tears in their eyes?\">What does it mean when dogs have tears in their eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#Do_tears_mean_a_dog_is_in_pain\" title=\"Do tears mean a dog is in pain?\">Do tears mean a dog is in pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#Do_dogs_cry_tears_in_pain\" title=\"Do dogs cry tears in pain?\">Do dogs cry tears in pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_dogs_eye_is_watering\" title=\"What do you do if your dog&#8217;s eye is watering?\">What do you do if your dog&#8217;s eye is watering?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_have_weepy_eyes\" title=\"Is it normal for dogs to have weepy eyes?\">Is it normal for dogs to have weepy eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#What_causes_eye_tearing_in_dogs\" title=\"What causes eye tearing in dogs?\">What causes eye tearing in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-crying-tears\/#Why_does_my_dog_look_like_hes_crying\" title=\"Why does my dog look like hes crying?\">Why does my dog look like hes crying?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_crying_tears\"><\/span>Why is my dog crying tears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In dogs, tears could be caused by: <b>a developing eye infection. a blocked tear duct (also known as epiphora) allergies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_is_tearing\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog is tearing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rather than a manifestation of sadness, if you notice your pup tearing up, it is time to do some investigating into their physical health as <b>excessive tearing is typically indicative of an eye issue, Dr. Mize says. For example, dog tears may be a sign of allergies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dogs_eyes_from_tearing\"><\/span>How do I stop my dogs eyes from tearing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is prone to excessive tearing, <b>daily washing and gentle drying of the area around its eyes can help prevent problems with irritation. Over-the-counter optical-grade eye irrigation solutions are generally safe to use to keep the eye area clean and odor-free.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_crying_actual_tears\"><\/span>Why is my dog crying actual tears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dog tear ducts activate for normal reasons, such as washing away debris and other irritants from the eyes. But dogs don&#8217;t tear up in response to their emotions. In fact, crying in the way of expelling tears is strictly human business.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_eye_watering\"><\/span>Why is my dog&#8217;s eye watering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Conjunctivitis. Mucus, yellow-green pus, or a watery eye discharge can all be signs of conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the lining of your dog&#8217;s eye. There&#8217;s a wide range of causes for conjunctivitis, from <b>allergies, injury, birth defects, and tear duct problems, to foreign matter, dry eye, distemper, or even tumors<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_cry_actual_tears\"><\/span>Can dogs cry actual tears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While dogs can feel sadness and grief, <b>they don&#8217;t actually cry in the same way humans do. In other words, their sad feelings don&#8217;t prompt a flow of tears. Humans, in fact, are the only animals on the planet to shed tears as a result of their emotional state.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_dogs_tearing\"><\/span>Why are my dogs tearing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Excessive tearing can occur as a result of <b>irritation to your dog&#8217;s eyes or because your dog&#8217;s tears are not draining properly. Just as your eye waters if a speck of dust blows into it, dogs&#8217; eyes will make tears when irritated to flush away anything harmful.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_tearing_normal_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is tearing normal for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is Tearing? Tears play an extremely important role in the health and function of the eye. The liquid helps to lubricate the eyelid, washes away any debris, provides nourishment, and has antimicrobial properties. Therefore, <b>the presence of tears is completely normal<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_dogs_eye_is_tearing\"><\/span>What to do if dogs eye is tearing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In dogs, tears could be caused by: <b>a developing eye infection. a blocked tear duct (also known as epiphora) allergies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dogs_eyes_to_stop_watering\"><\/span>How do I get my dogs eyes to stop watering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is prone to excessive tearing, <b>daily washing and gentle drying of the area around its eyes can help prevent problems with irritation. Over-the-counter optical-grade eye irrigation solutions are generally safe to use to keep the eye area clean and odor-free.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_eye_watering_so_much\"><\/span>Why is my dogs eye watering so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Epiphora (excessive tearing). Watery, teary eyes &#8212; resulting in stained or smelly fur and\/or infected skin &#8212; can also be the result of many conditions, including <b>abnormal eyelashes, inflammation, allergies, corneal ulcers, tumors, eye pain, and more<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_dogs_tearing\"><\/span>How do you treat a dog&#8217;s tearing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A natural home remedy to treat tear stains in dogs is to <b>use a warm washcloth and baby shampoo. These are safe to use to clean around the eyes. There are many types of eyelid and eyelash cleaning pads that can also be used to clean the face and around the eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_rid_of_my_dogs_tear_stains_naturally\"><\/span>How can I get rid of my dogs tear stains naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>White Vinegar\/Apple Cider Vinegar: <b>Add a teaspoon of distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar to your dog&#8217;s water daily to increase the acidity of your dog&#8217;s body pH. Not only will it take care of tear stains, the alkalinity of your dog&#8217;s body will help to prevent bacteria or yeast infections from recurring.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_dogs_have_tears_in_their_eyes\"><\/span>What does it mean when dogs have tears in their eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the causes of increased tear production in dogs include conjunctivitis (viral or bacterial), allergies, eye injuries, abnormal eyelashes (distichia or ectopic cilia), corneal ulcers, eye infections, anatomical abnormalities such as rolled in eyelids (entropion) or rolled out eyelids (ectropion), and glaucoma.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tears_mean_a_dog_is_in_pain\"><\/span>Do tears mean a dog is in pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though your dog doesn&#8217;t cry emotionally, they still have ways to express sadness. <b>When dogs experience feelings of pain, frustration, or loss, they show it through vocalizations such as howling, whimpering, and whining. They may also withdraw from activities they normally enjoy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_cry_tears_in_pain\"><\/span>Do dogs cry tears in pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A&#8211;Dogs do have the physical capacity to shed tears. In fact, they do just that to produce a salty substance we call tears to lubricate their eyes, according to veterinary behaviorist Dr. Nicholas Dodman. <b>Whether they actually shed tears in relation to either their emotions or pain, as people do, is another matter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_dogs_eye_is_watering\"><\/span>What do you do if your dog&#8217;s eye is watering?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Contact your vet straight away if you notice anything wrong with your dog&#8217;s eyes. Eyes are far too precious to leave to chance and the problem could get quickly worse if left without treatment. Even if your dog has had weepy eyes for a while, contact your vet to have them checked.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_dogs_to_have_weepy_eyes\"><\/span>Is it normal for dogs to have weepy eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Weepy or runny eyes in dogs is actually <b>a fairly common problem and the causes of it can range from something as normal as wind or dirt getting in their eye to more serious health issues such as glaucoma. Some of the most common causes are: Eye infections. Corneal ulcers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_eye_tearing_in_dogs\"><\/span>What causes eye tearing in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the causes of increased tear production in dogs include <b>conjunctivitis (viral or bacterial), allergies, eye injuries, abnormal eyelashes (distichia or ectopic cilia), corneal ulcers, eye infections, anatomical abnormalities such as rolled in eyelids (entropion) or rolled out eyelids (ectropion), and glaucoma.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_look_like_hes_crying\"><\/span>Why does my dog look like hes crying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like humans, dogs have tear ducts to help keep their eyes functioning properly. However, a dog&#8217;s tear ducts drain the liquid back towards the throat and nose area instead of spilling out. So if a dog looks like he&#8217;s crying, <b>there might be something wrong that you need to get checked out by a veterinarian<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dog crying tears?What does it mean when a dog is tearing?How do I stop my dogs eyes from tearing?Why is my dog crying actual tears?Why is my dog&#8217;s eye watering?Can dogs cry actual tears?Why are my dogs tearing?Is tearing normal for dogs?What to do if dogs eye is tearing?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22590"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22590"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22590\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22590"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22590"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22590"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}