Oxytocin and Emotional Tear in Dogs
K. Murata, M. Nagasawa, T. Onaka, N. Kanemaki, S. Nakamura, K. Tsubota, K. Mogi, T. Kikusui
This study investigates the relationship between emotional arousal, tear volume, and oxytocin in dogs, finding that oxytocin increases tear volume during emotional reunions with owners.
bioRxiv · Mar 9, 2022 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition