by Mya Kagan (whyzz writer) >> more about the author

Cats and most other animals do not cry tears when they are feeling hurt, sad, or another emotional mood. Instead, the animal might meow (or bark or moo or oink) more or less than usual, lose interest in food or games, sleep a little bit more than usual, or put its tail between its legs. These are all other ways that cats, pets, and other animals show sadness, instead of crying.

But even if they don't cry for emotional reasons, cats and most other animals are able to make tears. Sometimes this will happen if there is dirt or a scratch in their eye, or if they are having an allergy.

Remember that even though an animal might not cry, it's important to pay attention to the signals your cat or other pet sends you about how he or she is feeling!



Man's Best Friend

Lots of people who have pets feel like their pet is able to cheer them up when they are feeling sad. Sometimes animals like dogs or cats will be able to sense when you are feeling down, and will spend extra time cuddling up next to you or trying to get you to interact and play a game.

What are some things your pet does when you feel sad that help you to feel happier? When your pet is sad, what are some things you do for him or her?