Why Is My Dog Tearing Up?

Tearing comes from a blocked tear duct, conjunctivitis, a corneal ulcer, trauma, or a foreign body — each needing a different fix. In an intact male dog that's just been out among others, a fight-related eye injury is worth checking first.

Why Dogs Cry and Tear Up

A dog's tearing usually signals discomfort — eye infection, allergy, blocked tear ducts, or just a too-salty diet that the tear glands work to flush out, leaving stains. Rule out disease with a vet check and feed a light, natural diet with veggies and egg yolk to cut the tearing.