Cats do not cry emotional tears like humans do. While cats have tear ducts and can produce tears, these tears typically serve to lubricate and protect their eyes rather than express emotions. When cats appear to "cry" with watery eyes, it is usually due to a medical issue like irritation, infection, or allergy. Cats express their emotions such as sadness or distress through vocalizations like meowing, moaning, or body language rather than shedding tears. For example, a sad cat might hide, eat less, or become distant, but will not cry tears out of emotion.
