When dogs were reunited with their owners after five to seven hours of separation, they significantly increased tear production in the ensuing five minutes, researchers found. Photo: 123rf.com
Dog owners know the pure joy of returning home from a long trip to be greeted by their tail-wagging, uncontrollably jumping, face-licking companion.
But those ecstatic canines might be shedding more than just fur on your clothes – they might also be tearing up, according to a new study published Monday (Aug 22) in the journal Current Biology.
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