Dogs cry tears of happiness when reunited with owners: study By . Natalie O'Neill. Published Aug. 22, 2022, 6:17 p.m. ET. Man’s best friend sheds more than just hair.

It’s not known exactly why we cry tears of happiness or how they are different from tears of anger or sadness. But when we cry due to something we think of as good, rather than something that ...

A new study published in the journal Current Biology found that when dogs are reunited with their owners after being away from them for 5-7 hours, they tear up with joy.

Tears are usually seen as a sign of sadness or pain, but it’s not uncommon for people to cry during life’s most joyful moments: weddings, births, reunions, sporting triumphs, or even just an ...

A good cry releases pent-up stress and tension, ... happiness, or fear. These tears are unique because they arise from emotional arousal rather than physical stimuli.

This idea of “resetting” isn’t unique to happiness. Crying in response to stress or trauma serves a similar purpose. What’s striking about happy crying is how it illustrates the body’s effort to ...

Dogs cry tears of joy when reunited with their owners, study says Dog is love: ... suggesting a link between feelings of happiness and the quantity of tears their eyes produce.