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Dogs may use blinking as a subtle social signal

Dogs may use blinking as a subtle social signalWorldPing

Blinking keeps eyes moist, sweeps away bits of dirt and dust, and helps the brain rest when processing visual information. But in dogs, it may also serve another function as a subtle social signal.

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