Cats have tear ducts just like human beings. Even though they can be sad they can't express it physically through tears. The appearance of tears can be an underlying medical condition.
Cats are emotional and can get stressed or depressed but crying tears can be a sign of debris, scratch, or eye problems. But they don't cry emotional tears from sadness or pain, they can tear up for medical reasons just a human can.
Cats do not typically produce tears when they are in sorrow. Cats may produce tears when their eyes are irritated or infected, or when they have a foreign object stuck in their eye. If your cat is producing tears, it is important to consult a veterinarian for a diagnosis and treatment.
Cats don't cry tears when they're sad or in pain. But Halls says whether your cat is experiencing emotional or physical pain, they'll exhibit behavioral changes that could include vocal crying. The sound of a cat crying is typically longer in duration and lower in frequency than day-to-day cat chatter.
Cats can produce tears, but it's usually related to eye health rather than emotions like sorrow. Emotional tears are more commonly associated with humans.
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