Some pets look like they’ve been crying. Although dogs and cats do have tear ducts, they don’t cry for the same reasons humans do. Tears are produced constantly and drain out through small ducts in the eyelids. These ducts normally flow into the nose; ducts that are blocked cause the tears to drain out onto the face. Tear stains may be especially noticeable on light colored pets. Miniature and toy breeds of dog are especially prone to pink or brown tear stains on the skin and hair just below the inside corner of the eye. Under normal conditions, a pet’s … Continue reading →