We are used to seeing our pets in a good mood, because they are always happy with the company of a person, even if they do not show it. But if the animal is in a bad mood, it is more likely to hide from everyone and will alone experience its grief or resentment. And here the question may arise: "But do cats cry in general? Do they have tears?"
Scientific facts
Modern science says that cats do not know how to cry. As well as laughing. These two human emotions are inaccessible to these animals. They have a similar condition, they can whine or howl from pain or longing, but cry, alas, no. Although tear fluid in their eyes is. That's just its purpose is somewhat different. A cat's tear is just a protection against drying out of the cornea. A tear can also stand out actively if the cat is sick. But crying from sadness or longing is not given to these animals.
The medicine
So why can you sometimes see cats cry? Most likely, this indicates the presence of the disease in the animal, it urgently needs to be shown to the veterinarian. The condition accompanying crying (lethargy, sadness) can also be a harbinger or a signal of the presence of any problems in the body.
FoodSometimes cats cry, i.e. tear fluid is released from their eyes, even nutrition can affect. This is if it is wrong. You must first try to completely change the diet of your pet, and also add a complex of vitamins for cats to food .
Flu
Cats also cry when they become ill with animal flu or conjunctivitis. The flu state in cats, as in humans, is accompanied by lacrimation. But conjunctivitis is a more serious disease that needs to be treated correctly, according to the recommendations of a veterinarian, otherwise the cat risks losing his eyesight.
Inconvenience
Sometimes a cat cries because he doesn’t like something or needs something. An animal can whine or howl for a long time, notifying its owners that something needs to be done. A pet can just be hungry, it can be hot or cold, it can disturb something. It is very easy to fix such a cat’s condition, eliminating all of the above inconveniences.
Breed features
It may be interesting to answer the question of why a Persian cat is crying. Everything is simple here. They have a flat muzzle (the standard anatomy is slightly changed), which can put pressure on the lacrimal glands, because of which fluid will constantly be released from the eyes, creating the effect of tears in this breed.
SweetCats can also cry for a long time after eating a lot of sweets. For example, after condensed milk. To any organism, including the cat, sweet is harmful. Moreover, if before the animal did not try similar products, and then ate from the belly. Tears are the body's reaction to a new, harmful product.
What to do?
You can try to help the crying cat yourself. If tears often come out of the animal’s eyes, you need to wipe the eyes with tightly brewed tea. You can also buy in the veterinary pharmacy special eye drops designed specifically for animals. And for peace of mind, you can caress the cat and give him a little of your love and attention.