
Dogs Actually Tear Up When Their Owners Come Home
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The Dog's Eyes Fill With Tears
New study shows the dog's eyes fill with tears when reunited with their people. Effect evokes our nurturing instincts, according to Japanese researchers. Researchers suspected that tearful reaction was stimulated by oxy tosen - a hormone associated with social bonding. The findings appear in the journal current biology.
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